Patricia S. Durrough
Email: pdurroug@westga.edu
EDUCATION
B.B.A., West Georgia College, Carrollton, Georgia (December 1990)
Major: Accounting
Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Peoplesoft Financials
EXPERIENCE
University of West Georgia 1992 - present
Carrollton, Georgia
Assistant Director of Business Services
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Responsible for the business operations within the Office of the
Controller.
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Responsible for the reviewing, writing and implementing of
business policies.
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Coordinate and participate in business improvements to support
the business operation of the University.
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Serve as the financial liaison for the UWG Real Estate
Foundation, Inc.
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Serve as Campus Coordinator and Certified Trainer for PeopleSoft
Financials Version 8.9 project upgrade.
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Serve as liaison for the Office of the Controller in providing
training and business policy updates to campus faculty and staff.
University Controller
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Responsible for the operations of Accounting Services, Accounts
Payable and Student Financial Services.
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Responsible for the financial reporting of the University using
Peoplesoft Financials.
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Interpreted and implemented Federal, State and Board of Regents’
policies and procedures as they related to the finances of the University.
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Established goals and objectives for the operational units within
the Office of the Controller.
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Served on various committees and teams as a financial
representative for University matters.
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Directly supervise 2 managers and indirectly supervise an
additional 15 full-time employees.
Assistant Director of Purchasing
- Using PeopleSoft Financials, reviewed and approved all
purchase orders.
- Prepared and solicited bids for projects greater than
$10,000.
- Administered Procurement Card Program.
- Developed institutional processes and procedures to
facilitate the purchasing process and assisted user departments in
interpreting policies.
- Responsible for the operations of Purchasing Services,
Central Warehouse/Receiving, Asset Management, Accounts Payable and
Reimbursement of Travel Expenditures.
- Completed quarterly and annual reports as required.
- Participated in special projects deemed necessary for the
successful operation of the department.
Property Control Officer/Internal Auditor
- Performed a variety of auditing tasks such as verifying
cash receipts, public safety decals, and auditing ticket selling events.
- Performed petty cash counts and revenue comparisons.
- Decaled new equipment and updated inventory system.
- Prepared all paperwork for transferring items on campus,
to surplus, and to other agencies.
- Responsible for keeping a record of all vehicle titles.
- Responsible for preparing the annual physical facilities
report and submitting to the Board of Regents.
InSite, a division of Nu-Stone Surfacing, Inc.
Alpharetta, Georgia: 1991 – 1992
Staff Accountant
- Prepared monthly general ledger and bank reconciliation’s
in a job cost environment.
- Performed monthly analysis of general ledger accounts.
- Prepared journal entries and assisted in month-end closing
and preparation of monthly internal financial statements.
- Administered health insurance benefits to employees.
- Assisted in the processing of Accounts Payable.
- Performed cash control functions.
- Prepared schedules to assist auditors in completion of
fieldwork for opinion audit.
- Generated various monthly and quarterly state
withholdings.
- Assisted in special projects with assistant controller.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Completed West Georgia College’s Leadership Development
Program
- Awarded the Division of Business and Finance 2000
Divisional Award of Excellence
- Completed Contract Management Seminar hosted by the
National Contract Management Association
- Served on PeopleSoft Financials Implementation Team for
initial University implementation.
- Completed the College Business Management Institute
sponsored by the Southern Association of College and University Business
Officers
- UWG National Alumni Association Board Member.
- Member of University Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
- Departmental Representative for annual Foundation giving
day (ADAY for West Georgia)