The accounts payable department is responsible for processing all disbursements for SDSU Research Foundation. Disbursements are processed via ACH (direct deposit), check or wire. Direct deposit is the preferred method of payment.

The accounts payable team ensures compliance with federal and state requirements for debarment and suspension, taxes, withholdings, reporting, including sales and use taxes, miscellaneous income reporting (1099’s), and Foreign National Income and Withholding Reporting (IRS Form1042).

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PaymentWorks is a web portal that allows projects and departments to invite businesses and individuals to complete an online onboarding process and become SDSU Research Foundation vendors. Vendors submit their identity and ACH banking information through the secure PaymentWorks website, where it is automatically verified against third-party data sources.

Online Office Hours June 20-30, 2023

If you have questions or need support about PaymentWorks, please visit our online office hours.

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Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Overview and Training Session (recording, 6/8/2023)

Overview and Training Session (PDF)

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