Contact Info

University of Pittsburgh
Office of Financial Information
General Accounting Department
3700 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: (412) 624-6290
Fax: (412) 624-9911

Hours:
8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Resources

• University of Pittsburgh Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• PRISM
• FIS Help Desk
• FormFlow Home Page
• Financial Records Services
• Research & Cost Accounting
• Payment Processing
• Payroll
• Human Resources

Mission Statement

The mission of the General Accounting Department is to maintain and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the University’s General Ledger through account reconciliations and other analyses, provide timely and reliable financial and accounting services to management and the University community, maintain a knowledgeable staff who understands various accounting processes from start to finish, provide accurate and timely customer service, and utilize technology effectively in the operation of accounting functions.

Overview of Services

• Reconcile designated University bank accounts
• Invoice non-research, non-student tuition accounts receivable
• Establish, maintain, and disable Entity 02, 03, 04 (gift), 07, 09, and 47 accounts activity
• Identify miscellaneous ACH and wire transfers (EFT’s) and record to PRISM General Ledger
• Prepare annual Report of Unclaimed Property
• Establish and maintain Petty Cash and Working Funds
• Investigate check forgeries
• Monitor restricted (Entity 04) account activity
• Pursue resolution of restricted (Entity 04) and agency (Entity 09) account deficit balances