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Education
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Dawn Bashford-Page

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Seeking an exciting and challenging position within a department that will allow me to utilize my current skills and develop new skills all while contributing to the growth and advancement of the organization.

Experienced with financial planning, analysis, and budget management. Utilizes analytical skills to develop and implement cost-saving measures. Track record of collaborating with teams to achieve financial goals and streamline processes.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Budget Analyst

Boulder County
05.2018 - Current
  • Analyzed budgetary data to identify trends and variances, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.
  • Developed comprehensive budget forecasts, aligning departmental needs with organizational goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting processes, improving efficiency and communication.
  • Reviewed expenditure reports to ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
  • Managed preparation of annual budgets, coordinating input from various departments to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.
  • Achieved successful audit results through diligent record-keeping and strict adherence to internal controls.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization, facilitating effective collaboration on budgetary matters.
  • Created and updated expenditure reports in Oracle and OpenGov.
  • Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
  • Implemented new software tool for budget tracking, greatly improving accuracy of financial data.
  • Guided department heads in understanding financial reports, enhancing their budget management skills.
  • Worked on compiling the GFOA Budget Book.

Nursery Coordinator

Trinity Presbyterian Church
10.1989 - 12.2024
  • Supervisor of 6 Nursery workers.
  • Responsible for setting up monthly work calendar.
  • Responsible for finding work coverage for all classes held at the church when Nursery will need to be staffed.
  • Compiles monthly time sheets for all nursery workers.
  • Cleans and maintains Nursery area, including washing toys, checking for broken toys and washing all nursery bedding, linens, blankets and changing stations.

Accounts Receivable Accountant/ Procurement Card

Boulder County
06.2007 - 05.2018
  • Balance the Accounts Receivable accounts to the General Ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Verify applied checks to the invoice and follow up on any overages or shortages.
  • Converted Accounting software from Oracle 11i to IFAS.
  • Responsible for 32 Petty cash accounts throughout Boulder County, which includes audits of all 32 accounts on a yearly basis.
  • Balance Housing and Human Services 3 Bank accounts.
  • Input yearly County rental amounts in Budget Prep each year.
  • Responsible for creating the note on Leases in the Boulder County Financial Statements. (CAFR)
  • Verify County Leases are in Content Management and update any new information on an Excel spreadsheet.
  • Reconciles Citibank Procurement Card download to statement and prepare for upload into IFAS.
  • Receive calls from internal and external customers regarding Accounts Receivable invoices and statements.
  • Responsible for Procurement Card for 10 years, from setting up new cards, to training to maintaining all employees' cards.
  • Loaned out to work with Human Resources to set up new Kronos payroll system.
  • Supervises Senior Tax Workers and Procurement Card Clerk.
  • Compiled County's overlapping debt schedule for the County Debt Manager.
  • Calculated Interest Allocation across all County Funds.
  • Acted as first reviewer of County Wide Journal Entry's.
  • Posts all Finance Cash Receipts to the General Ledger.
  • Works directly with Auditors in answering questions on Accounts Receivable, Procurement Cards and Cash Receipts.
  • Calculated Internal Services rates for County offices.
  • Calculates rental fees for County offices and outside agencies renting space from the County.
  • Works with the County Treasurer to balance our cash receipts in IFAS to the Bank Accounts.
  • Responsible for Finance payroll including new hire paperwork, raises, performance reviews. Anything payroll related.

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree -

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
06.2025

Skills

  • Billing document handling
  • Expense tracking
  • Accounting standards
  • Budget allocation
  • Financial budget analysis
  • Invoice reconciliation process
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Skilled in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience with Adobe applications

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Budget team in the development of the past 7 years of GFOA Budget Book, receiving the GFOA award for excellence.
  • Worked on the the implantation of OpenGov for Budget tasks.
  • Worked on the implantation of Oracle for the Financial Department in Accounts Receivable.

Affiliations

  • Governmental Finance Officers Association - GFOA
  • Colorado Governmental Finance Officers Association - CGFOA

Certification

  • Certificate in Office Skills 12/2005 – Boulder County
  • Certificate in Supervisory Skills 12/2013 – Boulder County

Interests

  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Camping
  • Photography

Timeline

Budget Analyst

Boulder County
05.2018 - Current

Accounts Receivable Accountant/ Procurement Card

Boulder County
06.2007 - 05.2018

Nursery Coordinator

Trinity Presbyterian Church
10.1989 - 12.2024

Associate of Applied Science Degree -

Front Range Community College

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