Welcome to the Lakehead University's Accounts Payable Department. 

Accounts Payable is responsible for the timely and accurate processing and payment of supplier invoices and non-payroll disbursements. Payment runs are typically processed once per week, usually on Thursdays.

Recognizing the importance of maintaining valued and productive relationships with the University community and suppliers, we are committed to providing the highest level of service possible.

Assistance

Our office can assist you with the following:

• Cheque Requisitions
• Ineligible Operating Expenses
• Invoice Approvals
• Travel Expenses
• Concur for Travel Expenses
• Concur Training Video

Most payments are issued by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with some exceptions. To add bank information for payment by EFT, please complete the appropriate form below and e-mail it to treasury.finance@lakeheadu.ca with the either the Subject "New EFT Information" or "Updated/Amended EFT Information":

• Request for Electronic Payment Form (Domestic)
• Request for Electronic Payment Form (International)

Are you a current Lakehead Employee?

Please note that Accounts Payable is authorized to use the account information provided to Payroll (i.e. via the Payroll Mandatory Direct Deposit form).  If you have been a student previous to your employment, you may need to request that we update your reimbursement bank information to be the same as your Payroll bank information. Please email treasury.finance@lakeheadu.ca to make this adjustment.

Vendor Payments & General Inquiries

For any payments to vendors covering purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, and services on purchase orders and non-purchase orders, or for general inquiries, please email Accounts payable directly at: acctspayable@lakeheadu.ca

Accounts Payable Staff

Melissa Lamke
Accounts Payable Clerk
Phone: 343-8010 ext 8138
Email: mlamke@lakeheadu.ca

Maureen Bagunas
Accounts Payable Clerk
Phone: 343-8010 ext 8139 
Email: mbagunas@lakeheadu.ca

Matthew Ryan
Accounts Payable Clerk
Phone: 343-8010 ext 8242
Email: mjryan@lakeheadu.ca

Accounting Analyst:

Responsible for all functions associated with reconciliations between bank accounts and the University’s general ledger. This involves reviewing data, identifying issues and monitoring the General Ledger and all external bank accounts, U.S. exchange monitoring, cheque reconciliations, bank transfers and wire payments.

Crystal Kondreska
Accounting Analyst
Phone: 343-8010 ext 8336
Email: cellis2@lakeheadu.ca

Department Head:

Pia Hirvas-Kiiskila

Assistant Manager, Treasury 

Phone: (807) 343-8010 Ext. 8626
E-mail: pjhirvas@lakeheadu.ca