Accounting

General Accounting (GA) maintains the university's general and subsidiary ledgers, prepares reports from these ledgers and other accounting records, coordinates external financial audits, and safeguards the university's assets.

During 2017, information on the following activities will be added to assist you with these tasks:

• Reclassify an Expense
• Deposit a Check
• Request a Report

Accounts Payable is responsible for the payment of properly authorized invoices and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies and procedures. The Accounts Payable staff strives to provide quality service to faculty, staff, and students by processing disbursements in a timely fashion.

During 2017, we will begin adding information to help you complete the following tasks:

• Pay for Honoraria, Guest Lecturers, and Professional Services
• Pay for a Student Award
• Pay Foreign Nationals
• Pay an Invoice
• Pay a Vendor or Independent Contractor
• Order Goods and Services
• Use the Proper Accounting Codes

Grants and Research Accounting is responsible for the management and authorization of the use of government, foundation, and private funds given to the university to further its mission. We ensure that all such funds are used only for the purposes for which they were given and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and university policies and procedures.

In the near future, we will be adding information to assist you with the following activities:

• Understand Grant Funding, Cost-sharing, and the Difference Between a Grant, a Contract, and a Gift
• Adequately Budget Grant Revenue and Spending
• Track Grant Revenue and Spending, or Request a Cost Transfer
• Create or Request Changes to Worktags
• Close Out a Grant