Mignon Jackson-Jones
Summary
Committed professional boasting over 15 years of experience in administrative and budgetary roles within fast-paced office environments. A diligent team player skilled in performing a variety of clerical duties and providing support to staff. A reliable, timely, and efficient professional capable of delivering high-quality work autonomously.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
College Finance Officer
Georgia State University – College of Law
2021.07 - 2024.02
- Delivered comprehensive administrative, budgetary, and financial assistance to the Assistant Dean of Administration and Finance and various departments within the College of Law.
- Managed mid-year review meetings with college units to ensure adequate financial oversight.
- Final approver ensuring accountability, appropriateness, and accuracy of all purchases entered in Georgia State University’s payable system.
- Provided comprehensive education and counseling to all units in the College of Law regarding expenditure review, ensuring adherence to State, Board of Regents, and local policies.
- Managed and developed accounts for various departments, including Sales and Services, Agency, Auxiliary, Foundation, Sponsored projects, Cost Share, Continuing Education, and Study Abroad.
- Implemented internal controls
- Initiated and approved One USG (Human Resources) actions.
Business Manager III
Georgia State University – College of Law
2011.11 - 2021.06
- Responsible for advanced-level management and oversight of financial and business affairs for the college
- Provided financial oversight and management of pre- and post-awards, ensuring compliance with federal, state local, agency, and University guidelines
- Served as a final approver on all purchases, travel authorizations, travel expense statements, foundation expenditures, and journal entries
- Ensures that the College is compliant with contractual procedures
- Conducted training sessions for all budgetary/financial personnel on interpreting budget reports, financial management strategies, fundamental accounting principles, and workflow management
- Implemented internal controls for new and revised business and financial management policies.
- Provides financial management support to Summer Study Abroad Programs
- Ensured timely coordination of sponsored projects summer salary payments with college HRAC
- Pre-reviewed and certified Personnel Effort Reporting
- Resolved complex issues as needed
- Successfully met all deadlines associated with business and financial management at the university.
Business Manager II
Georgia State University – Early Childhood Education
2009.11 - 2011.11
- Responsible for comprehensive oversight of a range of short and long-term department operations
- Reported directly to the chair and worked with degree program coordinators, faculty, and grant-funded principal investigators (PIs)
- Daily, managed fiscal affairs including the development and implementation of sound financial policies and procedures, budget forecasting and reconciliation, staff workflow, human resources coordination, mentoring, evaluating administrative staff, and promoting a respectful, efficient and productive work environment
- Created an infrastructure of pre and post-award support for faculty. Participated in budget development for grant proposals and initiated expenditure review. Pre-certified personnel effort reports (PERS).
- Implemented MarketPlace System (Touchnet) to develop online stores facilitating accounts receivable transactions; additionally established sales and service accounts for agencies, departments, as well as continuing education programs.
- Assured compliance with university policies and procedures.
Administrative Specialist – Academic
Georgia State University – School of Accountancy
2005.09 - 2009.11
- Managed business operations of the School of Accountancy
- Primary duties in the department were to handle all the financial operations for state, agency, continue education, residual, foundation, and sponsored accounts including budget creation, budget amendments, and reconciliations
- Processed Personnel Effort reports
- Managed all purchase card transactions and maintained purchase logs
- Coordinated submission of faculty curriculum vitae and annual reports
- Oversaw the recruitment of both tenure and non-tenure-track faculty candidates through comprehensive coordination
- Oversaw the recruitment process for a variety of positions including staff members, graduate students, work-study students, university scholars, and adjunct professors
- Conduct annual evaluations of staff
- In addition, provided advisement to students on school’s prerequisites and executed authorizations using Banner, while managing course scheduling responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GeorgiaSkills
- Proactive and Focused
- Budget Planning and Forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-starter, independent worker, and proficient problem solver.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Internal controls development
- Data Entry
- Account Reconciliation
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Human resources knowledge
Timeline
College Finance Officer
Georgia State University – College of Law
2021.07 - 2024.02
Business Manager III
Georgia State University – College of Law
2011.11 - 2021.06
Business Manager II
Georgia State University – Early Childhood Education
2009.11 - 2011.11
Administrative Specialist – Academic
Georgia State University – School of Accountancy
2005.09 - 2009.11
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Georgia State University
Similar Profiles
Bamidele BayodeBamidele Bayode
Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of BusinessGraduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Crystal JohstonoCrystal Johstono
Lecturer & Clinical Instructor at Georgia College and State UniversityLecturer & Clinical Instructor at Georgia College and State University
Tiffany Segars, MS, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, SANETiffany Segars, MS, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, SANE
GCSU -BSN Nursing Faculty at Georgia College and State UniversityGCSU -BSN Nursing Faculty at Georgia College and State University