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The mission of the Payroll /Accounts Payable/Tax Department is to:

Payroll

• Produce timely and accurate payrolls
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations
• Uphold University policies
• Minimize risk through strong internal controls
• Reduce cost through the efficient use of resources and technology

Accounts Payable & Travel Accounting

• Payment of expenses incurred by University employees, faculty and staff to conduct University business.
• Maintain records of payment transactions for internal and external auditors
• Process payments to non-resident aliens

Tax Department

• Manage federal and state tax compliance for the University and related entities
• Resolve tax issues related to financial operations
• Advise on tax issues related to the following:
  • investments
  • planned giving
  • debt-financing
  • payroll
  • tax treaty transactions
  • real estate
  • income tax withholding and reporting
  • sales and use tax transactions
  • scholarship and fellowship payments
  • business expense reimbursements
  • exempt organizations
• Develop and monitor policies, procedures and processes that comply with federal and state tax regulations
• Direct communications with tax authorities and represent the University in tax audits