Mark Pullium, Director
Emma B. Lommasson Center
Room 236
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: 243-2533
FAX: 243-4929

Business Services is responsible for the fiscal operations of The University of Montana. This includes the recording and reporting of all financial activities, disbursement and collection of funds, the securing of University assets and assisting the campus community and other units of The University of Montana with fiscal matters including:

Accounting Services: Provide assistance and monthly reporting to university units including monitoring and reconciliation of financial transactions. Fund accountants assist units with processing of financial activity, reconcile UM accounting records with the State of Montana accounting system, and prepare a variety of financial reports. The accounting section is also responsible for financial statement and report preparation for audit by both the State of Montana and independent auditors.

Campus Services: Consists of five primary sections providing the following services:

Accounts Payable provides assistance to University units in processing payments to vendors for goods and services acquired by the units. Accounts Payable also manages the procurement card system known as the "Procard".

Purchasing develops and monitors University purchasing policies and assists with procurement of capital supplies and services required by units of the University. Purchasing assists the units with all aspects of purchasing including consultation, delivery, legal, and economical analysis.

Property Management inventories and audits equipment valued over $5,000 and assists units with the sale and disposal of surplus assets.

Travel coordinates with the units to provide travel advances, reimbursements, and reconciliation for employees who travel on university business.

Treasury provides monetary and banking services for the campus community by receipting deposits from campus units, exchanging currency, and coordinating deposits with local financial institutions and credit card companies.

Student Account Services: Bills and collects fees from students in compliance with the Inventory and Validation of Fees as approved by The University System Board of Regents; collects and compiles information relating to the Inventory and Validation of Fees; monitors, manages, and collects past-due student, third party contract, and vendor accounts; and disburses and monitors collection of a variety of student loans including: Federal Perkins Student Loans, Health Professional Loans for Disadvantaged Students, and University Student Loans.

Systems Administration: Oversees functional design analysis, testing, implementation, and production processing of the University financial and interface technical systems.