Who We Are
The Finance Office consists of three primary areas:
- Business Office: Morgan 205. Includes the Bursar's Office, Student Accounts and Cashiering.
- Accounting Office: Morgan 225 (General Accounting and Accounts Payable) and Morgan 205 (Grants Accounting).
- Payroll Office: Morgan 205.
The Business Office manages the cashiering, billing, collection and student account functions of the University. Richard Selden, University Bursar, oversees the Business Office. Business Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays, except Wednesday (8:30am to 5:00pm), unless otherwise announced or posted.
The Accounting Office is responsible for the University's general ledger, disbursements, reconciliations and general accounting. The Payroll Office handles preparation of payrolls, withholding tax deposits and year-end tax reporting. Both of these offices report to Chris Leach, Director of Finance. Accounting and Payroll Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays, unless otherwise announced or posted.
If you have any questions or comments about the Finance Office web site, email Chris Leach.
Breaking News
Sue Taylor, ISS instructional designer, has developed guides to assist users with various activities on MyWashburn (entering/approving timesheets, employee services and requisition preparation). Other guides will be posted at MyWashburn user guides as they become available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Washburn University Finance Office is to provide accurate and timely financial and accounting information and support to all units of the University (including students, faculty and staff), citizens of Topeka, Shawnee County and the State of Kansas, and other University stakeholders, with the highest ethical standards, while seeking to improve effectiveness and efficiency in order to meet or exceed the expectations of those we serve.
We will perform our duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission, values and guiding principles of the office of the Vice President of Administration and Treasurer.
