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Jaslon Edwards

Ridgely

Summary

High-performing Accounts Payable Supervisor proficient at preparing complete and accurate tax returns. Knowledgeable in overseeing all paperwork for tax preparation. Excellent planning, problem-solving and decision-making strengths and experienced in latest tax codes and changes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Preparer (Seasonal/Part-Time)

Paperwork Pros
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared individual and business tax returns accurately and efficiently.
  • Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  • Communicated with clients to gather necessary tax information and documentation.
  • Conducted research on current tax laws to provide informed advice.
  • Organized client files for easy access during tax preparation season.
  • Filed electronically through approved software programs.
  • Advised clients on the best strategies for filing their taxes efficiently and legally.
  • Ensured that all applicable deadlines were met when submitting documents.
  • Analyzed financial information such as income statements and balance sheets to calculate tax liability.
  • Created spreadsheets detailing income sources, deductions, credits, estimated payments.
  • Computed taxes owed or overpaid for clients.
  • Reduced errors associated with missed tax benefits by completing comprehensive reviews of internal tax preparation documents.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Noble Supply & Logistics
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling, and preparing checks.
  • Create, upload, and import Excel and CSV files for bank payments.
  • Prioritize division contracts (FSG-13, MRO, CBURN).
  • Distribute, file, and enter mail and emails from vendors.
  • Manage the AP mailbox, and disperse invoice submissions, statements, and inquiries.
  • Assist the management team with training in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Wire, ACH, and check batch payments.
  • Financial and expense reporting.
  • Manage the open bills report.
  • Review general ledger accounts, and correct journal entries.
  • Create shared spreadsheets and drives for efficient workflow throughout departments.
  • Manage and approve the vendor payment prioritization list.
  • Create processes throughout multiple departments to maintain company integration.
  • Resolving payment discrepancies and responding to vendor inquiries.
  • Sort, code, match, and enter invoices into the ERP system for payment.
  • Manage purchasing and corporate credit card processing.
  • Resolving payment discrepancies.
  • Set up new vendors after W-9 compliance has been completed, and keep up to date.
  • Reconcile and resolve monthly statements.
  • Answer vendor inquiries, and send updated tax-exempt certificates.
  • Prepare and maintain all accounts payable reports.
  • Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
  • Assist with account month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing.
  • Assist with accounts receivable and special projects as needed.
  • Confirm vendor banking information over the phone.
  • Supervised accounts payable team to ensure timely invoice processing.
  • Trained staff on best practices for accounts payable operations and software use.

Accounting Intern - Career Prep and Plan

Noble Supply & Logistics
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assist CPA Michael Glass with accounting work while working in the accounts payable department.
  • For the CPL class while completing the AAS accounting degree.
  • Sit in with business leaders for strategic planning meetings.
  • Assist with determining coding for transactions.
  • Confirm the validation of open credits in the system.
  • Assist with closing the general ledger period at the end of the month.

Purchasing Expeditor

Federal Resources
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Receives proper confirmation of purchase price and delivery date on all purchase orders sent to vendors
  • Properly updates purchase order in the ERP system to reflect the order confirmation received from vendor
  • Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on-time and in the event of problems, traces shipments and follows up on undelivered goods
  • Maintains and monitors data integrity in the ERP system for Purchasing team
  • Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
  • Understands and follows the corporation's policies and guidelines regarding the ethical conduct of purchasing activities
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Bartender

RAR Brewing
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Maintain a clean and healthy work space
  • Pour beer for guests
  • Run drinks and food to customers
  • Provide great customer service to guests
  • Set up and take down outdoor seating
  • Change kegs
  • Sweep and mop floors after every shift
  • Stock beer coolers
  • Stock service stations
  • Help open new cocktail lounge
  • Stock and clean bar throughout shifts
  • Run service bar for tables of co-workers
  • Sell and upsell merchandise
  • Prepare for and work on can release days
  • Update customers on new and current beers and cocktails
  • Enter orders using toast POS system and handhelds
  • Check orders for accuracy before being sent out
  • Maintain an accurate drawer
  • Tip out co-workers as needed

Bookkeeper/Tax Preparer - Intern

JBS & Company
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Input and reconcile bank accounts in QuickBooks
  • Prepare 1099 and 1096 returns
  • Initiate confirmations
  • File property tax returns
  • File tax extensions
  • Administration
  • Bookkeeping (Monthly and Quarterly)
  • Audits and Reviews

Bartender/Server

Harris Crab House
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Maintain clean and healthy bar and workspace
  • Provide great customer service to guests
  • Run food to tables
  • Mix alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks for bar guests/service bar
  • Stock bar/cooler for self and following shifts
  • Handle multiple sections at one time
  • Keeping labels on products up to date
  • Open and Close bar
  • Complete multiple transactions for guests
  • Change kegs
  • Stock service stations
  • Run service bar
  • Maintain service bar, and bar area
  • Pick up shifts as needed
  • Check orders for accuracy before being sent out
  • Enter orders on POS system
  • Maintain an accurate drawer

Tax Preparer (Seasonal)

Max's Taxes
01.2015 - 06.2018
  • Set information in computer system from customer's taxes
  • Reconcile the general ledger
  • Confirm the correct amount of money was put in correct accounts
  • Insert tax information in files
  • Fax, print, and copy tax information
  • Sort printed information in folios
  • Make business folders for company
  • Understanding chart of accounts

Front Desk Receptionist

Best Western Denton Inn
02.2014 - 12.2017
  • Answer telephone calls
  • Customer Service
  • Completed customer credit card transactions
  • Count money drawer at clock-in and clock-out time
  • Drop any cash I have received
  • Greet customers
  • Maintain a comfortable environment in hotel rooms, and lobby
  • Make reservations based on customer's requests
  • Trained new employees
  • Solved customer issues

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Accounting

Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
05.2024

High school diploma -

North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD
01.2014

Skills

  • Skilled in Oracle NetSuite
  • Skilled in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
  • Skilled in Epicor
  • Excel, Word, and PDF expertise
  • Staff development
  • Client communication
  • Tax planning
  • Vendor relations
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Month-end closing
  • Payment scheduling
  • Statement review
  • TIPS certified
  • Upselling techniques
  • Customer relationship management
  • POS systems

Certification

  • Certified Medication Technician
  • CPR Certification
  • Tips Certified
  • Notary Public
  • Associates Degree in Accounting

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  • Willing To Relocate
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Languages

3

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Accounting Intern - Career Prep and Plan

Noble Supply & Logistics
08.2023 - 05.2024

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Noble Supply & Logistics
11.2022 - 08.2024

Tax Preparer (Seasonal/Part-Time)

Paperwork Pros
01.2022 - Current

Purchasing Expeditor

Federal Resources
08.2021 - 11.2022

Bartender

RAR Brewing
03.2019 - 08.2021

Bookkeeper/Tax Preparer - Intern

JBS & Company
01.2019 - 12.2020

Bartender/Server

Harris Crab House
01.2017 - 12.2018

Tax Preparer (Seasonal)

Max's Taxes
01.2015 - 06.2018

Front Desk Receptionist

Best Western Denton Inn
02.2014 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Accounting

Chesapeake College

High school diploma -

North Caroline High School

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