Payables
Mission Statement: To provide accurate and timely payments on behalf of the City of Tacoma ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Invoices
The City’s standard payment terms on invoices are net 30 days.  There is a discount if paid early.  In order to receive payment, please provide the purchase order (PO) number on the invoice.  Please send statements and inquiries for past due invoices via email.
Electronic Payments ACH
The City of Tacoma offers the ability to send electronic payments directly to your account.  This has several advantages over receiving payment by check such as:
- Payments are directly deposited, eliminating a trip to the bank
- Payments arrive quickly, eliminating waiting for a mailed check
- Payments should not be lost or stolen
- Payments are confirmed by email
- For deposit payments, please email  Accounts Payable.
Procurement Card Program
What is a Procurement Card?
A procurement card is a cost saving payment vehicle for companies to do business with other companies (business to business or B2B). It is also known as a commercial card, purchasing card, business or corporate card.
The City of Tacoma uses the card as an alternate form of payment to checks or ACH to allow businesses to take payment upon shipment or completion of services instead of net 30.
Based on research, the top-most drivers for the procurement card business case are:
- Process efficiencies
- Buyer spend reduction
- Buyer working capital improvement
- Supplier working capital improvement
Why accept a Procurement Card?
Suppliers who understand the concept of DOS (Day Sales Outstanding) cash leveraging and the efficiencies associated with card acceptance list the following benefits:
- Cuts operating costs
- Enhances customer relations
- Improves cash flow – prompt payment within 24-48 hours instead of 30+ days
- Reduces carrying costs
- Simplifies payment for goods and services by eliminating complex invoicing, collection activities, and reduces receivables
Contact Us About a Procurement Card
Procurement & Payables Division
Procurement Card Program
Phone: (253) 441-4684
Email: P-Card Admin
Address: P.O. Box 11007, Tacoma, WA 98411-1007
Contact Information
Send Your Invoices Via Email