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Dawn Willaford

Tifton

Summary

  • Diligent Finance Officer known for strong ability to manage financial operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Successfully implemented cost-saving measures equaling a yearly savings of $62k
  • Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in budget management and financial forecasting.
  • Adept at team collaboration and achieving results, with a flexible approach to changing needs

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

City of Sylvester
06.2017 - 11.2024
  • Conducted financial analyses to identify potential areas of improvement and cost savings
  • Slashed cost for City’s cell phone bills by 75% resulting in a yearly savings of $62k
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable processes while ensuring acurate recording of transactions in the general ledger system
  • Collaborated with auditor for yearly audit
  • Evaluated existing internal controls to ensure their effectiveness in safeguarding assets from loss or misappropriation
  • Provided guidance to junior staff regarding accounting principles, practices and procedures
  • Reconciled bank accounts monthly to ensure accuracy of records

Administrative Assistant

Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPSs
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records
  • Processed completed tax returns for all partners of the firm
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs
  • Prepared expense reports on behalf of executives in accordance with company policies and procedures

Education

Diploma - Accounting

Moultrie Technical College
Tifton, GA
06-2013

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial administration
  • Accounts payable
  • Cash flow management
  • Internal controls development
  • Accounts receivable
  • General ledger accounting
  • Internal auditing
  • Account reconciliation

Timeline

Finance Officer

City of Sylvester
06.2017 - 11.2024

Administrative Assistant

Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPSs
09.2015 - 06.2017

Diploma - Accounting

Moultrie Technical College
Dawn Willaford