Tara Dawson
Accounting Manager | Business Operations Leader
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TopekaMember since July 27, 2026
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About
Detail-oriented Accounting Manager with 15+ years of experience in accounting, nonprofit operations, payroll, budgeting, QuickBooks Online, and business management.
Experience
Accounting Manager at Business Advisory Solutions (2024-05 – Present)
- Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple small business and nonprofit clients using QuickBooks Online.
- Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR, sales tax, and month-end close.
- Support client onboarding, cleanup projects, and process improvements.
Director of Church Operations at First United Methodist Church (2023-04 – Present)
- Oversee church operations, budgeting, facilities, staff, vendors, and strategic planning.
- Develop policies, improve operational processes, and support financial administration.
Project Coordinator / Logistics & Planning at Hayes Company LLC (2019-05 – 2022)
- Manage multimillion-dollar projects and budgets while tracking over $40M in assets.
Assistant Business Office Manager at First United Methodist Church (2009 – 2019)
- Managed payroll, AP/AR, HR, budgeting, and accounting for a $2M nonprofit organization.
Skills
Accounting ManagerBusiness Operations Leader
