Staff Directory

University Controller
601-266-5806

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

Andrea%20Phillips%2C%20CPA%20Associate Controller, Financial Operations
601-266-4101

Melody%20Duncan%20Financial Reporting Manager
Tax Compliance
601-266-6677 

• Coordinates monthly closing process
• Assists with financial reporting and year-end closing
• Establishes Agency Fund budgets

• Sales Tax Compliance Including University Recording and State Reporting

• International Tax Compliance for Individuals Including Departmental and Vendor Advisement

• Independent Contractor Payment Compliance and Processing

• Processing Support for All University Payments to Assure Accuracy With Federal Reporting Requirements 

Melissa%20Brown
Senior Accountant
601-266-4102

• Maintenance and reporting for escheatment
• Reconciles payroll account
• Monitors Unrelated Business Income Tax.
• Processes annual review of University Service Centers.
• Assists with functional project needs

Becca%20Lewis%2C%20Public%20NotaryBi-Weekly Payroll and Accounting Specialist
601-266-4087

• Manages the Monthly Detail Reports (MDRs)
• Process Journal feeds
• Process Interdepartmental invoices
• Processes Signature authority changes
• Resolves budget errors
• Makes deposits for Campus Community

PAYROLL

Kim%20Brandon%2C%20CPA
Payroll and Tax Service Manager
601-266-6625

• Payroll monitoring and reporting
• Payroll communications and problems resolution
• Garnishments monitoring and payments

Alison%20RobertsonMonthly Payroll & Deduction Specialist
601-266-4089 

• Monthly payroll processing
• Tax and deductions payments to agencies and vendors

Becca%20Lewis%2C%20Public%20NotaryBiweekly Payroll  and Accounting Specialist
601-266-4087

• Bi-weekly payroll processing
• Time entry management for hourly employees
• W-2s for Faculty/Staff/Students

PROJECTS

Katie%20WalkerSenior Business Analyst
601-266-6873 

• Liaison for the Controller’s Office and Procurement Services with iTech
• SOARFIN production issues resolution
• Business reporting and processing enhancements

Bridget%20MaskewLead Business Analyst
601-266-4462

• Liaison for Controller's Office and Procurement Services with iTech
• SOARFIN/SOARHR production issues resolution
• Business reporting and processing enhancements

Kent%20JohnsonBusiness Analyst
601-266-5396

• Liaison for Payroll/Human Resources with iTech
• SOARHR production issues resolution
• Payroll reporting and processing enhancements