IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE - 08/24/10

The due date for Fall, 2010 payments was August 20, 2010.  If you have a balance on your student account and no payment plan in place you are in jeopardy of having your Fall registration dropped for non-payment.  Please contact the Business Office as soon as possible to avoid losing your classes.  You can contact Vickie Gandy (vgandy@shorter.edu), Carrie Owens (cowens@shorter.edu) or Robin Cavin (rcavin@shorter.edu).

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, Post Office/Copy Room and Communications.

Karen Bush, Accounts Payable Specialist

All invoices and reimbursements for the college are handled by the Accounts Payable Specialist in the Business Office. Properly approved documentation for checks must be received and stamped in the Business Office no later than noon on Wednesday to assure the issuance of a check by 1:00 pm on Friday.

All inquiries concerning disbursement checks, payment of invoices or cash advances should be addressed to Karen Bush at
kbush@shorter.edu or
706-233-7212.

706-233-7313
vgandy@shorter.edu

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.

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
be reached at szeird@shorter.edu or 706-233-7466.

Vicki Glover, Switchboard Coordinator

The Switchboard, which is located in the lobby of the Sheffield-Thompson Building, 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.