Administrative associates frequently deal with financial operations. They may approve expenditures, issue payments to vendors, handle petty cash, collect time sheets, deal with payroll, and keep track of account balances. Ordering office supplies and furniture may also be their responsibility. Managers and others on staff may check in with administrative associates to figure out if a purchase they wish to make is within the company’s allotment. Similarly, if numbers are not adding up correctly, the administrative associate will bring the situation to the attention of the proper person.