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Welcome to the Business Office
We are committed to providing the most professional, responsive and efficient customer service to the students of Shorter University. The Business Office is responsible for the collection, control and custodianship of all University funds, securities, and related records. Our goal is to safeguard University assets and follow departmental, University, State and Federal policies and procedures while providing prompt, courteous service to our customers.
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Stephanie Owens, CFO/Vice President of Finance The CFO/Vice President of Finance is directly responsible to the President of the university. The responsibilities include leadership of the primary financial, budgetary and communication functions of the university with specific responsibilities for the development of policies and procedures in Accounting Services, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Financial Aid, the Box Office, Office of Information Technology, Auxillary Services, Post Office/Copy Room and Communications. |
The duties of this position also include, but are not limited to:
- Development and monitoring of the university budget
- Coordination and guidance of the budget process
- Coordination of monthly closing operation
- Production of all management operating statements
- Production of annual reports
- Management of cash flow, investments and endowments
- Operational decisions including capital purchases, leases, contract negotiations and insurance
- Special assignments made by the President
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Cindy Gomez, Executive Assistant Please address all requests for additional reports and analyses to sowens@shorter.edu or contact Ms. Owens at 706-233-7244. If Ms. Owens is unavailable, her assistant, Cindy Gomez, can be reached at cgomez@shorter.edu. |
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ACCOUNTING SERVICES - TRADITIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
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Robin Cavin, Collections Coordinator/Accounts Payable 706-233-7211 rcavin@shorter.edu |
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Vickie Gandy, Student Accounts Coordinator - Traditional Students 706-233-7313 |
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Dawn Garrett, Director of Accounting Services The Staff Accountant is responsible for fund and account reconciliations, financial analysis, daily processing of bank transactions, the monthly closing process, budget reporting and special projects. Any questions concering proper departmental charges may be addressed to Mrs. Garrett at dgarrett@shorter.edu or 706-233-7467. |
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Jeanne Hinson, Director of Student Accounts 706-233-7405 jhinson@shorter.edu |
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Scott Howard, Staff Accountant 706-233-7897 showard@shorter.edu |
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Bill Mewbourne,
CAPP Student Account Coordinator - Riverdale 706-234-9053 bmewbourne@shorter.edu |
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Carrie Owens, Student Accounts 706-233-7638 cowens@shorter.edu |
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Justin Parsons,
Student Account Coordinator 706-291-8376 jparsons@shorter.edu |
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Hannah Pierson,
Student Account Coordinator 706-234-9219 hpierson@shorter.edu |
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Gina Scurlock,
CAPP Student Account Coordinator - North Altanta / Online 706-236-5479 gscurlock@shorter.edu |
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Susan Zeird, Controller The Director of Accounting Services/Controller reports to the Vice President of Finance and is responsible for maintaining all accounting procedures and processes, the coordination of the annual audit, student billing, cash reconciliation and the coordination and reconciliation of funds for Financial Aid. For questions concerning the business office, Ms. Zeird can |
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Vicki Glover, Switchboard Coordinator The Switchboard, which is located in the Welcome Center, processes all general incoming calls for the university. This is the central point of communication for information on theatre and athletic events, camps, and university announcements. |
Checks up to $50.00 per week may be cashed at the Business Office. Return check fees are $25.00 per check.
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Business Office
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165
Phone: 706-291-2121
Fax: 706-233-7322
Hours of Operation (Monday - Friday)
Phones: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET
Windows: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
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