The Washburn University Finance Office strives to provide accurate and timely financial and accounting information to support all units of the University, including students, faculty and staff, as well as residents of Topeka, Shawnee County and the state of Kansas. We practice the highest ethical standards while working to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
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 for Administration and Treasurer.
NOTE: Finance related forms have moved to the Accounting SharePoint site. Washburn employees and staff may access these documents by clicking on the Accounting SharePoint link below.
Accounting Office
The Accounting Office at Washburn University oversees financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance to ensure accuracy and transparency in the university’s finances. While supporting faculty, staff, and departments with fiscal accountability, it manages:
- Accounts payable
- Receivable
- Financial statements
- Forms
- Funding Info.
- One Card Reconciliations
- Training
- Vendor Payment/Reimbursements
Business Office
The Business Office at Washburn University ensures fiscal responsibility, compliance, and efficiency while providing support to students, faculty, and staff for account management and financial transactions. It handles financial operations, including:
- Student accounts
- University deposits
- Billing
- Payments
- Refunds
Payroll Office
The Payroll Office at Washburn University processes employee compensation accurately and on time while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. While providing support for faculty, staff, and student employees, it manages:
- Payroll records
- Deductions
- Reporting
Purchasing Office
The Purchasing Office at Washburn University manages procurement processes to ensure cost-effective, transparent, and compliant purchasing. It helps departments secure quality goods and services that support the university’s mission and oversees:
- Contracts
- Bidding
- Supplier relations
- Obtaining a One Card
- Purchase requisitions
- Purchase orders
- Requests for proposals
- Vendor setup
Student funding and Student employees
Student organizations or individual students that need funding can learn about it by clicking the 'student funding' link below. Student employees can find forms, instructions and calendars on the Payroll Office SharePoint site.
Contacts & Locations
- Assistant Vice President, Finance: 215E Morgan Hall, ext. 1859
- Accounting: 211 Morgan Hall, ext. 2031, finance@washburn.edu
- Accounts Payable: 211 Morgan Hall, ext. 2044, accounts-payable@washburn.edu
- Business Office: 102 Morgan Hall, ext. 1156, business-office@washburn.edu
- Cashier Window: 103 Morgan Hall, ext. 1156
- Concur Questions: 211 Morgan Hall, ext. 2044, concur@washburn.edu
- Grants Accountant: 211 Morgan Hall, ext. 2036, accounting-grants@washburn.edu
- Insurance Management: 202 Memorial Union, ext. 1779
- Inventory Control: 214 Morgan Hall, ext. 2313, wu-inventory@washburn.edu
- Payroll: 212 Morgan Hall, ext. 2039, payroll@washburn.edu
- Purchasing: 214 Morgan Hall, ext. 2333, purchasing@washburn.edu
- Fax Number: 785-670-1054
Financial Reports
Reports prior to those listed below can be provided upon request. All files are in PDF format.
