Accounts Payable (Disbursements) / Travel

Accounts Payable (Disbursements) has campuswide responsibility for the processing, analysis, reconciliation, and problem solving related to accounts payable transactions. We provide systems support, policies, procedures, and training to facilitate the processing of approximately 650,000 annual payables transactions including:

  • Invoices
  • Leases
  • Non-PO Payment Requests
  • Travel & Entertainment Reimbursements
  • Other Non-Payroll Disbursements

Total annual disbursements are in excess of $1 billion.

We are committed to giving prompt, courteous service to faculty, staff, students, and vendors within the guidelines of University of California policies and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Disclaimer: Links on these pages to commercial sites do not represent endorsement by the University of California or its affiliates.

Important Direct Deposit Requirements

Compliance Form is required for direct deposits that are followed by immediate transfers to financial institutions outside the U.S.

Compliance Form for Students
Compliance Form for Vendors

Quick Links

Vendor EFT Authorization Form
1099-Misc Request Form
Foreign Currency Converter (Oanda.com)
GLACIER: Guide to Payments to Foreign and California Non-residents
Payment Request - Required Supporting Documents
Tax Reporting Documents - Contact Information

Sales & Use Tax Info

Sales and Use Tax Rates for California (PDF)
Sales and Use Tax Codes in BFS
UCOP Sales and Use Tax Manual

Disclaimer: Links on these pages to commercial sites do not represent endorsement by the University of California or its affiliates.

Announcements

12/09/14
Updated Look and Feel to Connexxus Travel Site As Of December 8th

09/26/14
Connexxus Portal Wins International Award!

05/27/14
Our new ticketing system allows us to better serve you. Your emails and voicemails are now tracked for timely response.

04/05/13
We are now accepting invoices as attachments to e-mail!  See "Helpful Hints for Vendors".

Contact Information

For UC Employees
For purchase orders, requisitions, and voucher issues:
510-664-9000 (options 1, 2, 1)
bearbuyhelp@berkeley.edu

For Vendors
Accounts Payable
2195 Hearst Ave., Room 101-B
Berkeley CA 94720-1101
map it
510-643-2199
Fax 510-642-6544
disburse@berkeley.edu
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (PST) 

For all other issues, please use the same contact information listed for Vendors

Mailing Address:
University of California, Berkeley
Accounts Payable
2195 Hearst Ave., Room 159
Berkeley CA 94720-1101

Staff Directory

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