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Welcome.

At Lantern Creek Bookkeeping, we believe your numbers tell a story. Our work brings structure, clarity, and thoughtful support to every part of your financial landscape—so your business feels steady, supported, and understood.

Clear financial insight leads to calm, confident decisions.

My Approach

My approach is holistic, practical, and human-centered. I believe strong businesses are built on clear, supportive systems—and that behind every business is a real person balancing many moving parts.

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If your finances or administrative tasks feel scattered or overwhelming, you’re not alone. Many business owners reach a point where they feel like they’re putting out fires instead of operating from a place of organization and stability.

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My work centers on reliable bookkeeping, along with support to simplify financial and administrative processes. The focus is on creating straightforward systems that bring clarity and reduce day-to-day overwhelm.

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The goal is not just organization, but sustainability—so your business works for you, you don't work for your business.

Services

Core bookkeeping services supported by job costing, financial organization, and basic business systems to keep records accurate, organized, and usable for day-to-day operations and decision-making.

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Bookkeeping Services

  • Monthly bookkeeping

  • Catch-up and cleanup work

  • Transaction categorization

  • Account reconciliation

  • Financial reporting (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)

  • Job costing

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Financial Organization

  • Chart of accounts setup and organization

  • Invoice tracking workflows

  • Receipt and expense organization

  • Document and file structure setup

  • Financial process organization

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Business Systems Support

  • Google Workspace and business email setup

  • License and registration tracking

  • Renewal reminder systems

  • Vendor and customer organization

  • Basic website platform structure (structural setup only)

  • Cash flow projections

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I have been working with Dawn for 9 years, and she has completely transformed my relationship with money.

She has this rare ability to talk about numbers in a way that feels grounding instead of overwhelming. I actually understand what she’s explaining — and more importantly, I don’t feel stupid. 

I used to be the kind of person who put her hands over her eyes when it came to looking at my finances. Avoidant. Shameful. Scared, even.  Now? Dare I say, I have started to have fun with it! 

Dawn hasn’t just “handled my books.” She has cultivated me into a knowledgeable and efficient client. Because of her, I have real clarity and control over my financial picture. 

Because of that clarity, I understood the steps it took to qualify for a home loan and also  apply for financial aid without feeling intimidated or confused. 

Working with her doesn’t just organize your numbers. It changes your posture around money.

I’m always genuinely excited to refer her to friends who feel lost or overwhelmed by their books — especially the creative, avoidant, “I’ll-deal-with-it-later” types (you know who you are). She meets you where you are and brings you forward without shame.

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About Me.

I graduated Cum Laude from Southern Oregon University earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting, along with a certificate in Business Information Systems with an Accounting focus.

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As a Certified Public Accountant candidate, I began my career as a professional tax accountant, providing a range of services including state and federal registrations, payroll reporting, bookkeeping, and audit engagements. That foundation established a strong technical understanding of compliance, reporting requirements, and financial structure.

For over ten years, I have independently provided bookkeeping and financial support, while building and refining accounting systems and internal processes for new and growing businesses. 

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As a business accounting advisor for the nonprofit Southern Oregon Business Development Center, my role centered on education. I taught small business owners 1:1 on how to create, implement, and maintain accounting systems that produce reliable financial information for sound management decisions. This advisory experience, combined with hands-on ownership of a local food business, allows me to approach financial support from both a strategic and operational perspective—providing the structured guidance and practical insight that small business owners rely on.

Get in Touch

Ashland, OR

541.646.8493

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