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The West Chester University Accounting team manages and records financial transactions according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). It is the responsibility of the Accounting team to review, reconcile, and rectify inaccurate transactions affecting the financial position of the University. The team is responsible for preparing annual financial statements which are audited by an external firm contracted through the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

Additional Key Accounting Responsibilities Include:

Reconcile general ledger accounts on an ongoing basis to ensure that the balances are accurate and reflect true financial transactions.
Record chargebacks for various University service departments (i.e. postage, graphics, motor pool, etc.).
Record cash and non-cash transactions originating in the Bursar’s office.
Contribute financial information to various surveys submitted on behalf of West Chester University.
Assist the campus community with questions regarding transactions affecting their cost centers. This also includes transferring expenses as needed.

Name & Email	Position	Location	Phone
Todd Murphy	Chief Financial Officer and Associate Vice President for Finance and Business Services	201 Carter Drive, Room 200	610-436-3120
Brenda Small	Controller	201 Carter Drive, Room 204	610-436-2223
Thomas Welcher	Asst. Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting	201 Carter Drive, Room 201	610-436-2695
Trixia Santiago	Financial System Manager	201 Carter Drive, Room 205	610-436-2334
Kelly Smith	Grant and Contract Accountant	201 Carter Drive, Room 242	610-436-2518
Ray Carabello	Manager of Donated Funds and Endowments	201 Carter Drive, Room 243	610-436-2850
Josh Stewart	Financial Aid Accountant	201 Carter Drive, Room 206	610-436-1018
Leslie Ely	Fiscal Technician	201 Carter Drive, Room 239	610-436-1085

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