Mission
The Accounts Payable department of the Budget & Finance division is responsible for monitoring and processing all non-salary financial obligations for the university community. Our goal is to consistently process payments in a timely manner so vendor terms are honored and cash discounts are taken. We are committed to providing quality service to departments and vendors and strive to provide prompt responses to requests for information.
Foundation fund invoices and requests are forwarded to the Foundation accountant.
Questions about your check request or purchase order payments can either be answered by calling 828.251.6663. For information regarding a purchase order please contact the Purchasing Office at 828.251.6100.
Approval of Expenditures
The signature of the person responsible for a fund is required. Authority to approve charges may be delegated by the department head to subordinates; however, the department head is responsible for the budget. The appropriate vice chancellor’s signature is required for summer school expenses, memberships, honorariums, cell phones, smartphones, tablets or accessory purchases.
Personal Reimbursements
Reimbursements to employees from the university should be done through direct deposit via Chrome River, with original receipts attached. Credit card statements alone do not itemize the goods/services purchased and the cost of each.