Accounts Payable - General Information

Helpful Hints

  • Make sure the vendor is set up in the AS400 before you start your batch.

  • Contact Accounts Receivable in the Fiscal Services office to set up a vendor or change an address. You will need a signed W9 form filled out by the vendor along with their phone number.

  • A batch remains open to enter more than one check request until you POST the batch.

  • Always check your edit listing before posting.

  • Write the batch number on the top of each invoice you enter in the check request for future reference.

  • If you need a check returned to your building rather than mailed directly to the vendor, indicate such on your e-mail when submitting the Edit Report and Cash Disbursement Report to A/P. You will also need to select “Y” for a separate check when entering your invoice.

  • Disbursements over $500 should be on a purchase order.

  • Purchase orders over $5000 need to have 3 quotes listed in the internal comment section of the purchase order.

  • Use the proper check run batch number when entering invoices. The batch number can be found on the current year check run calendar. Contact Accounts Payable if you have questions.

  • Make sure you have the proper authorization on all invoices entered for payment.

  • Invoices on a purchase order must be sent to A/P for payment. Forward any attachments for purchase orders to accounts payable.

  • Only request payment from invoices. Never pay from a statement, quote or packing slip.