Tara Dawson

Detail-oriented Accounting Manager with 15+ years of experience in accounting, nonprofit operations, payroll, budgeting, QuickBooks Online, and business management.

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.