Accounts Payable (Non-Student)
The Accounts Payable office is responsible for processing disbursements and issuing checks (with the exception of Payroll) to all vendors for services and supplies provided to Mansfield University, as well as travel reimbursements and other micellaneous reimbursements. Payments are made in accordance with established PASSHE Spending Guidelines for Public Funds as well as Travel Procedures and Purchasing Card Policies and Procedures where applicable. Payments are processed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except during holidays.
To access MU's Pennsylvania Tax Exemption Certificate employees need to log in under My Mansfield.
NOTE: Questions regarding STUDENT BILLING and REFUND CHECKS should be directed to the Student Registration and Financial Services.
Vendors
Vendor payments - Mansfield University requires all vendors to have a completed W-9 form on file before payment can be made. Vendors will be contacted if A/P receives an invoice for payment but cannot process due to lack of a W-9. Periodic updates may be requested to insure the vendor file has current information.
Vendor ACH Option - Vendors have the choice of receiving payment via ACH instead by check. This option improves processing time and the vendor will have their payment in their bank account faster than with the traditional check method. Sign up for ACH payment today!
Payments to a foreign country vendor require special processing based on IRS regulation. Please contact the Accounts Payable office at least 90 days prior to payment being needed in order to have all appropriate and necessary documentation on file for payment.
Any individuals, sole proprietors or partnerships who have provided services for the university during any calendar year will receive a 1099-MISC by January 31 of the corresponding calendar year if the total amount was at least $600 per IRS rules. Questions relating to the issuance of these forms should be directed to Denise Hopkins.
Timely payments are important to maintain good vendor relations. Our general payment guidelines are as follows:
- Pay in accordance with vendor terms stated on invoice.
- Take advantage of cash discounts when available.
- In absence of vendor terms on invoice, pay local vendors (50 mile radius) within 15 days and all others at 30 days.
FACULTY/ STAFF
Travel reimbursements are processed following PASSHE's and Mansfield University's Travel Policies/ Procedures. Please see the Travel page for more information and the forms needed to be completed before and after travel.
A Miscellaneous Request for Reimbursement (MRR) can only be used to make a payment when the use of a Purchase Requisition (PR), or purchasing card is not possible. Use of an MRR is NOT TO BE USED to request reimbursement for subscriptions, memberships, contracted services or any travel related expenses. Before submitting a MRR, the original itemized receipt(s) needs to be attached and all necessary signatures obtained to ensure accurate and timely payment.
QUICK LINKS
GL/Commitment Item list (most common used, not all inclusive)
FORMS:
- Misc Request for Reimbursement (MRR)
- Vendor W-9
- Travel Forms
- ACH Sign up Form
- Miscellaneous Deposit Form
- Request for Petty Cash
- Off Campus/ Study Abroad Class Fee Guidelines
- Mansfield PCard Request Form
- PASSHE PCard Change Form
- PCard Missing Receipt Form
- Pennsylvania Tax Exemption Certificate use My Mansfield to access form
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