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Business Affairs

Controller's Office

Mission

The mission of the Controller's Office at Methodist University is to properly manage the overall accounting operations of the University. We strive to promote fiscal responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance with laws and regulations by

• accounting for resources received and used in an efficient and effective way;
• ensuring University compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and relevant federal, state and other regulatory guidelines;
• maintaining a sound and effective internal control environment to ensure operations are carried out in accordance with management's directives;
• providing timely, accurate, and useful information to administration, management, and outside parties;
• assisting faculty and staff in understanding the financial operations, policies, and procedures of the University.

The Controller's Office is located in the Horner Administration Building and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Who We Are

• Associate Vice President for Business Affairs and Controller, (910) 630-7610
  
  
• Assistant Controller,
• Accountant,
• Bookkeeper/Accountant,
  
  
• Disbursements Manager,
• Accounts Payable Supervisor,
• Proc. Services Coordinator,
• Proc. Services Specialist,
• Proc. Services Specialist/Bookkeeper,
  
  
• Accountant for Special Projects,

Accounting Policies and Procedures

• Budgeting
• Cash Receipts and Deposits
• Fraud
• Grant Funds Management
• Property, Plant and Equipment
• Records Retention

Purchasing Policies and Procedures

• Purchasing Policies - General and Specific Topics
• Flow Chart - How to Make a Purchase
• Purchasing Approver Chart
• Technology Purchases
• PCard
  • Pcard: Policies and Procedures
  • Pcard: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Pcard: Quick Reference Guide for Coding Charges

Financial Statements

• Fiscal Year 2009-10
• Fiscal Year 2010-11
• Fiscal Year 2011-12

Forms

• Agency Contract
• Application for Current Restricted or Agency Account
• Asset Disposal / Transfer Form
• Cell Phone Allowance Request
• Cell Phone Policy
• Check Request - Agency Accounts (for student use only)
• Conflict of Interest Policy and Disclosure Form
• Encumbrance Adjustment Request Form
• Incidentals Substantiation Form
• Interdepartmental Transfer Form
• IRS Form W-9
• Mileage Reimbursement Request Form
• MU Gift Certificate Request Form (coming soon)
• Pcard - Application for Pcard
• Pcard - Cardholder Agreement
• Pcard - Change Request Form
• Pcard - Disputed Transaction Form
• Pcard - MCC Codes
• Pcard - Supplemental Receipt Form
• Request for Additional Budget Funds
• Student Per Diem Advance and Substantiation Form (Excel file)

Business Office

• Treasurer, (910) 630-7014
• Business Office Manager, (910) 630-7012
• Head Cashier/Accounts Receivable Specialist,
• Special Billings Coordinator/Accounts Receivable Specialist,
• Collections Coordinator/Accounts Receivable Specialist,
• Perkins Loan Coordinator/Accounts Receivable Specialist,

The Business Office, located in the Horner Administration Building, manages student accounts. Services of the Business Office include:

• Check Cashing
• Payment for Tuition, Room, Board, and Fees (Click here for Payment Plans)
• Processing of Charges
• Processing of Refunds

Mail Center

• Mail Center Manager
  (910) 630-7194

The Mail Center sorts and processes mail and packages from various national carriers and internal campus correspondence. Students and faculty can purchase stamps and send metered mail through the US Postal Service. The Mail Center also houses mail boxes for students who live in the Residence Halls. The Mail Center is located in the Berns Student Center.

Housekeeping & Maintenance

• Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
  
• Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
  Howard Bragg
• Director of Facilities
  Charles Gourley
• Superintendent of Housekeeping
  Connie Pratt
  

Contact Phone: (910) 630-7199

Human Resources

• Director of Human Resources
  (910) 630-7385
• Assistant Director of Human Resources
  (910) 630-7255
• Lead Payroll Administrator
  (910) 630-7023
• Payroll Administrator
  (910) 630-7613

Human Resources manages the employee information of Methodist University. For a list of jobs currently available, click here.

Hourly Pay Schedule

2013 Hourly Pay Schedule

Employee Benefits

FT Employee Benefits Summary
Life Insurance Policy
Long Term Disability Policy
BCBS Health Insurance Premiums (High, Low, and HRA plans)
Dental Insurance Benefits/Premiums
FSA Health Care
FSA Dependent Care
MUP Benefit Information
Vision Insurance Benefits/Premiums

Student Store

• Student Store Manager
  (910) 630-7227

The student store sells text books, study aides, school supplies, and Methodist University clothing and collectibles.