Research Accounting

The Research Accounting Office at The Pennsylvania State University strives to serve the needs of both the research departments and the sponsoring agencies. Our primary role is to invoice sponsored projects in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. Please feel free to contact us if there is some way we can assist you!!

Resources

Various resources are listed on this page for your information and convenience.

PSU Post-award Website

Post-award resources

Extension Request Form and instructions.
Fringe & Overhead schedule
Fixed-priced Residual Balance Worksheet
Master Data Request Template (37, 45, 50, 52, 55 IO types)
Invoicing summary
Accounts receivable management
Final billing & closeout process
Authorization to Close Form (NIH)
RIF spreadsheets: Definitions of columns
Close Account early: To have an account closed early, please email [email protected].

Research Accounting Staff

The Research Accounting organizational chart (pdf).

The abbreviations in the "Area" column below are defined as:

G=Governmental, I=Industrial, S=Administrative Support

The table below lists staff members, their title, area of expertise, and email address.
Name	Title	Area	Email
RESEARCH ACCOUNTING	GENERAL INFORMATION	all	[email protected]
Matt Beissel	Director	All	[email protected]
Kelsey Bennett	Assistant Manager	G	[email protected]
Crystal Kachik	Assistant Manager	I	[email protected]
Christine Blatt	Accountant	G	[email protected]
Stephanie Emigh	Accountant	I	[email protected]
Chrissy Hooder	Accountant	I	[email protected]
Danielle Jones	Accountant	I	[email protected]
Sara Kelley	Accountant	I	[email protected]
Heather Lutz	Accountant	I	[email protected]
Fonda Nevel	Accountant	G	[email protected]
Lori Peachey	Accountant	I	[email protected]
Mike Rohrbeck	Accountant	G	[email protected]
Valerie Snyder	Accountant	G	[email protected]
Kasey Staronka	Accountant	G	[email protected]
Chelsi Tedeschi	Accounting Supervisor	I	[email protected]
Andria Wasson	Accountant	G	[email protected]
Thomas Witmer	Accounting Assistant	G	[email protected]
Laura Young	Accounting Supervisor	G	[email protected]
Vacant	Accountant	G
Vacant	Accountant	I

Area of Responsibility

Below is a listing of the accounting staff and their current area of responsibility. If you do not see the agency/sponsor you are looking for, please contact the appropriate supervisor for assistance.