Account Payables FAQ
- Where should invoices be sent?
We encourage suppliers to email their invoices to payables@uni.edu for faster processing. If mailing the invoices, the address should be:
University of Northern Iowa
Office of Business Operations
103 Gilchrist Hall
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0008
- How long does it take to get paid?
Payments sent by ACH (paid daily, excluding holidays and weekends) or check (paid once per week) will be sent according to your payment terms, upon entry and approval of your invoice. University of Northern Iowa’s standard payment terms are net 30. We encourage our suppliers to offer prompt payment discounts. Several factors can delay payment, including receipt of incorrect items, incorrect invoices, damage in shipment, invoices sent to the wrong address, etc.
- Is the University tax-exempt?
The University of Northern Iowa (UNI), as a state educational institution, is exempt from paying state sales tax or local option sales tax on goods or services purchased in the state of Iowa. Suppliers can request a sales tax exemption form by emailing payables@uni.edu.