Accounts Payable


Accounts Payable (AP) is responsible for processing all internal financial accounting transactions, establishment of petty cash funds, processing payments to university vendors, organizations, institutions and individuals (other than employees) for goods and services provided to the university, and reimbursement of expenses (excluding travel) incurred on behalf of the university by employees. Furthermore, AP is responsible for assuring compliance with the State of Nevada, Nevada System of Higher Education and the University of Nevada, Reno's rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of University funds.


AP also processes and audits the following University internal transactions: Journal Voucher, Transfer Vouchers, Internal Department Purchase Orders (IPO) and Daily Postage Charges. Accounting Services is also responsible for Stop Payments, Wire Transfers, Stale Dated Checks and providing a copy of a cancelled check.


Other Helpful Information

  • Instructions for Processing External Payment Documents (Word)

  • Non-Reimbursable Expenses (Word)

  • Obtain original itemized receipts/invoices when making a purchase. The receipt must contain the following information:

    • Business Name and Address
    • Itemization of Purchase
    • Total Amount Paid
    • Method of Payment
    • Date of Purchase
    • Business Purpose may be Written on the Receipt