Training & Security

Here you can find information and links for training available from the Controller's Office, as well as instructions and forms for requesting access to different programs and processes.

Please note that in order to access the online trainings you must be an established employee with Utah State University. If you are not set up in the payroll system, you will be unable to login and view the trainings.

* You must complete the Chart of Accounts (COA) training before beginning this training.


Computer
Argos Reports Training

Team: Finance Systems
Description:
Here you can find instructions on how to access various reports available to employees with Finance access, as well as information on their associated e-print forms.  If you are an employee and you need Argos access, please email FinanceSecurityRequest@usu.edu.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

Sharyn Bradfield
     Phone:  (435) 797-8089
     Email:  sharyn.bradfield@usu.edu
Relevant Forms:


Credit Card Machine
Cash & Credit Card Handling

Team: Treasury Services
Description:
This online training will outline the best credit card handling practices for employees who handle money (cash or digital) on behalf of Utah State University.

Questions about Training:

   Shanell Johnson
       Phone:  (435) 797-1682
       Email:  shanell.johnson@usu.edu
Problems with Login:
   Skyler Clements
       Phone:  (435) 797-3808
       Email:  skyler.clements@usu.edu


Typing
Chart of Accounts

Team: Finance Systems
Description:
This online training is required before you can continue on to any other training regarding USU's Finance Systems.  Upon completing this training, there are two forms required for you to gain access.  Please complete them and email them to Allen Dawes.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

  Allen Dawes
       Phone:  (435) 797-1436
       Email: allen.dawes@usu.edu
Required Forms:


Paperwork
Contracts & Grants Training *

Team: Finance Systems
Description:
This course is designed to train users on how to perform queries on Post-Award Grant activity.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

  Jennifer Jenkins
       Phone:  (435) 797-1070
       Email:  jennifer.jenkins@usu.edu 
Reference Material:


Online Shop
EZ Buy Training

Team: Purchasing Services
Description:
This course will cover the needs of the departmental users who will be creating shopping carts, looking up orders, requesting the shopping cart, and understanding the approval process.

This is a face-to-face training, and sessions are made available by request.  If you are wanting to utilize this training, please reach out to Jill Ballard to arrange a time.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

Jill Ballard
       Phone:  (435) 797-1038
       Email:  jill.ballard@usu.edu 
Reference Material:


Graphs
Journal Vouchers Training *

Team: Finance Systems
Description:
This training is for those that are entering journal vouchers for their department/college.  After you complete the training, please fill out the Banner Training / Access Request Form to be granted the additional permissions you need.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

Betsy Clark
       Phone:  (435) 797-0363
       Email:  betsy.clark@usu.edu 
Reference Material:


Calculation
Labor Redistribution Training *

Team: Finance Systems
Description:
For those needing to submit and approve labor redistributions, please contact the trainer for a training time. For those needing approval access only, please watch the third video of the online training (Labor Distribution: Approvals) and submit a screenshot of your completion along with your name and A-number to financesecurityrequest@usu.edu.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

Michael Ballif
       Phone:  (435) 797-0940
       Email:  michael.ballif@usu.edu
Reference Material:


Cards
Cardholder Training

Team: P-Cards
Description:
These trainings are for new and renewing USU Cardholders and  Delegated Users (including P-Card, All Card, and Travel Card). Cardholders must renew training every three years.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

The P-Card Team
       Email:  pcardadmin@usu.edu 
Required Forms:


Microscope
Service Center Training Webinar

Team: Service Centers
Description:
An introduction to basic service center cost accounting and management. This training webinar was originally offered by NCURA, National Council of University Research Administration.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

Lori Francom
       Phone:  (435) 797-0975
       Email:  lori.bacon@usu.edu 


Calendar
Year-End Training Webinar

Team: College Accounting
Description:
A discussion and instruction webinar for all employees going through their year-end processes.

Trainer/Point of Contact:

Wendy Keller
     Phone:  (435) 797-0028
     Email:  wendy.keller@usu.edu 

Reference Material: