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.

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, Human Resources, Financial Aid, the Box Office, 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

Susan Zeird, Interim CFO & Vice President of Finance  Please address all requests for reports and analyses to the Interim CFO & Vice President of Finance at 706-233-7466 or szeird@shorter.edu.

STUDENT ACCOUNTING

	Vickie Gandy, Student Accounts Coordinator - Traditional Students 706-233-7313 vgandy@shorter.edu
	Gomez, Cindy Executive Assistant cgomez@shorter.edu
	Bill Mewbourne, CAPP Student Account Coordinator - Riverdale 706-234-9053 bmewbourne@shorter.edu
	Carrie Owens, Student Accounts 706-233-7638 cowens@shorter.edu
	Justin Parsons, Student Account Coordinator 706-233-7211 jparsons@shorter.edu
	Samantha Tew, Manager of Student Accounts 706-233-7981 stew@shorter.edu

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

	Robin Cavin, Accounts Payable Coordinator 706-233-7212 rcavin@shorter.edu
Photo Coming Soon!	Maria Ely, General Accounting Manager 706-233-7467 mely@shorter.edu
	Scott Howard, Staff Accountant 706-233-7897 showard@shorter.edu
	Brenda Long, Collections Coordinator / Accounts Payable Assistant 706-233- 7799 blong@shorter.edu
	Hannah Pierson, Staff Acccountant 706-234-9219 hpierson@shorter.edu
	Susan Zeird, Controller Interim CFO & Vice President of Finance The Director of Accounting Services/Controller 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.

COMMUNICATIONS

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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