Accounts Payable

Use the guide to locate the appropriate account code for the good or service purchased. The guide is broken into three primary expenditure classifications: contractual services, commodities and capital outlay.  Within each classification is a detailed description used to code purchases accurately.

Chrome River is WSU's new comprehensive Invoice system.  Departments can now begin entering direct pay invoices into Chrome River instead of using the paper ICD process.

All payments associated with a WSU purchase order will continue to be processed utilizing the paper ICD process.  This includes both partial and full payment against a purchase order.

The IOTD process for paying other WSU departments has not changed and will continue to be handled outside of the Chrome River system.

The quick reference guides below are designed to give a brief explanation on each topic with reference pictures to aid you in completing the invoice in Chrome River.

Creating an Invoice using Extract Data (OCR)

Business Purpose Requirements

Creating an Invoice from a Prior Invoice

Creating an Invoice from a Template

Creating an Invoice using Manual Entry

Creating a New Vendor

Creating a New Vendor Address

Approving and Returning an Invoice

Creating a Template

Uploading an Attachment via Email

Resolution for Approving via Email Issue

Introduction to Chrome River Invoice PowerPoint

To find information regarding auditing and log submission, visit Business Procurement Card web page.

Credit Card Statement Dates and Report Due Dates for 2021.

Correction Request Form - This form will be used to make funding corrections. Completed forms are sent to Accounts Payable Box 38 or emailed to accountspayable@wichita.edu.

Guidance Documents -The following documents are provided as practical guidelines to support departments in complying with various fiscal and administrative policies and procedures.

• Alcohol Purchases
• Chartwells Official Hospitality and Food Purchases
• Official Hospitality and Food Purchases

A University department may pay for goods and services received from another department using the Inter-Organizational Transfer Document (IOTD), which transfers funds from one FOAP to another. The department purchasing the goods or services should initiate the transfer process by completing the IOTD form and email the form to accountspayable@wichita.edu. As with any purchase, funds must be available in the applicable FOAP.

A University department may request payment to an outside vendor using the Invoice Control Document (ICD) form.  Completed forms are sent to Financial Operations for review and processing.  For specific purchasing and procurement guidelines contact the Office of Purchasing.

Beginning Monday, February 17, 2020, route all paper ICDs (including partial and full payments on purchase orders) to Financial Operations, Jardine Hall Room 201, Campus Box 38.  Accounts Payable will ensure the document is routed for additional approvals, if needed.

To find information about travel visit the Travel web page.

To find Vendor payment information:

• Vendors can access the Vendor Payment Self-Service site at: Kansas eSupplier Portal.
• Departments can access payment information by executing the FPD00100 - Vendor Totals by Period (Linked) located in Reporting Services. 

If a department needs to re-issue the check due to it, being lost or never received by the Vendor contact Accounts Payable for assistance.

In order for an invoice to be processed for payment the Vendor must provide WSU with a completed W-9 or W-8BEN-E (international vendors). Completed forms are sent to Accounts Payable Box 38 or dropbox to Shanda Hernandez.

W-9 Form - IRS form W-9 Identification Number and Certification

W-8BEN-E Form - IRS form W-8BEN-E Certificate of Status of Beneficial Owner for Tax Withholding for International Companies

W-8BEN - IRS form W-8BEN Certification of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for Tax Withholding for an Individual Person