University employees who are involved in procurement, finance and related payment responsibilities need to be aware of the importance of identifying and reporting tariff charges associated with university transactions. Recent changes in international trade policies may lead to the imposition of tariffs on various goods and materials, which may impact university purchases and budgets. It […]
Read MoreLearn more about Steffany’s time with FS: Name: Steffany Forrest Department: Bursar’s Office/Income Accounting Title: Bursar 1. How long have you worked for Financial Services and what different roles have you had in FS? I have worked for Financial Services, full-time, for 40 years and my career has specifically been in Income Accounting. I […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s Purchasing Department offers comprehensive procurement and supply chain services to support the entire campus community. Whether you’re sourcing supplies, making purchases or working with vendors, they offer a range of services designed to streamline the process and stay in compliance with both university policy and Utah state law. There are several […]
Read MoreLearn more about Travel and Reimbursement Services with Miles Stump and Ally Berry. Names: Miles Stump and Ally Berry Department: Travel and Reimbursement Services Job Titles: Miles – Asst. Manager of Travel and Reimbursement Services, Ally – Coordinator of Travel and Reimbursement Services How long have you worked in Financial Services?: Miles – […]
Read MoreFinancial Services is taking steps in a new direction to recruit students who are working toward their degree, as well as connecting with those who may be interested in working for FS after graduation. In addition to creating a new LinkedIn page (where individuals can follow along for department updates and future job postings), we […]
Read MorePicture this: you just signed up for a conference out of state, your first one as an employee at the U. You’re excited to represent your department, share your work and learn more about what your peers are doing in the field. Then your supervisor lets you know that you will need to book your […]
Read MoreFinancial Services recently released their inaugural annual report, highlighting a successful 2023 – 2024 fiscal year. Some highlights include: The move from 16,000 square feet to the hybrid-first workspace of 9,000 square feet. Purchasing transactions increased by 52.7% from 2017 and 91% of those transactions were processed in one day or less – an 18% […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s Procurement team has been awarded the National Procurement Institute’s (NPI) Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award. This annual award highlights institutions who are innovating in the field of Procurement, not only with practical documented work, but also leadership and contributions that further advance the public procurement profession, according to the NPI. […]
Read MoreFinancial Services is excited to announce the following employees have received promotions within the division for FY25. Jadee Hill, Accounts Payable — Manager, Administrative Colette Brown, Purchasing — Purchasing Manager Anthony Ferrara, Purchasing — Purchasing Manager Seth Schellenberg, Travel — Coordinator, Admin Program Jamie Urry, Travel — Coordinator, Admin Program Heather Holley, P2P — […]
Read MoreWelcome to the Expert’s Corner, a regular series providing valuable insight and knowledge from professionals within Financial Services. This month’s expert is Senior Accountant Jadee Hill who has worked in Accounts Payable for 10 years. Can you explain your job in terms that someone who isn’t familiar with Financial Services would understand? Do you […]
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