{"id":11,"date":"2026-03-05T14:55:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:41:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:41:25","slug":"operations-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Operations and services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We provide financial management and administrative support for the university, overseeing areas such as budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and risk management. The office helps ensure responsible stewardship of university resources and supports the financial operations that serve students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accounts Payable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Need to pay a vendor or reimburse an employee? Accounts Payable oversees payments to vendors, as well as reimbursements to employees for charges approved for University business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Budget Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have questions about your office or department\u2019s budget? The Budget Office can help. Besides developing and managing Clark\u2019s operating budget, the office helps staff monitor University budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cashier\u2019s Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Where do students go for financial aid or other tuition-related refunds? The Cashier\u2019s Office. Its staff also handles payments, deposits, and stamps for departmental use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Controller\u2019s Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Controller\u2019s Office oversees proper management of Clark University\u2019s financial resources, as well as subsidiary reports of monthly expenses and budget status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Accounting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General Accounting processes journal vouchers, assists staff with accounting-related inquiries, prepares tax-related documents, and provides support for the Controller\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grant and Contract Accounting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grant and Contract Accounting prepares reports, as required by sponsoring agencies, for awards processed through the Sponsored Programs and Research and Corporate and Foundation Relations offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OneCard\/Cash Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The OneCard Office prints your official University identification, otherwise known as OneCard. The card provides access to buildings, dining and printing services, and the CashCard program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Payroll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Payroll Office is responsible for ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. This is also the place to go if you have questions about employee timesheets, tax forms, and other payroll matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Purchasing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Under the purview of the Business Manager, the Purchasing Office ensures that Clark offices, departments, and programs are able to procure the products and services they need from external vendors at the lowest possible price, often with sizable discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RiskManagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Under the purview of the Business Manager, the Risk Management office assesses, reports, and mitigates risks and damages associated with accidents or emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Security and Identification Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Controller\u2019s Office maintains security and identification protection policies and procedures around financial information, identity theft, and student confidentiality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Student Accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have a question about your tuition bill? Need a refund? The Student Accounts Office is your one-stop shop for questions regarding tuition billing and e-bills, collections, payments, and refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about Student Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n