ADMINISTRATION

Business & Financial Affairs - General Accounting

The General Accounting Office is responsible for issues related to the majority of the day-to-day financial workings of the university and the reconciliation of various University accounts. We work closely with the faculty, staff, vendors and others to provide high-quality accounting guidance and support to the University community, and are responsible for preparing various reports for internal and external customers.

Functions of the General Accounting office include:

  • Accounts Payable/Disbursements
  • Receipts Processing
  • Collections/Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll
  • Cashier
  • All University Accounting


The staff of the General Accounting division of the Business & Financial Affairs Office includes:

Jim Spessard
Director of Accounting Services
Phone: (336) 841-9226
Email: jspess@highpoint.edu

Nancy Gordon
Assistant Director of Accounting Services
Phone: (336) 841-9005
Email: ngordon@highpoint.edu

Dwanna Hayworth
Accounting Assistant-Accounts Payable
Phone: (336) 841-9291
Email: dhaywort@highpoint.edu

Tina Overby
Accounting Assistant
Phone: (336) 841-9418
Email: toverby@highpoint.edu

Deborah Moser
Procurement & Compliance Specialist
Phone: (336) 841-4516
Email: dmoser@highpoint.edu

Keysha Thompson
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Phone: (336) 841-9134
Email: kthomps0@highpoint.edu