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, GA06-2013
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
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