What These Views Do
QuickBooks and Journal Entry views help finance review payroll accounting output in formats that are easier to post or compare with accounting systems.
Available formats may include desktop-style export, consolidated totals, or general journal entry views.
Practical Example
Finance wants to post payroll to QuickBooks Desktop. Payroll runs the relevant QuickBooks or journal view, reviews gross salary and deduction lines, confirms totals, and exports or copies the data for posting.
When To Use These Views
Use them when:
- Finance needs a QuickBooks-style payroll file.
- Payroll totals need to be summarized.
- A general journal entry is needed.
- Finance wants to review entries before posting.
Common Mistakes
- Using a journal view before GL mappings are reviewed.
- Posting payroll before payslips are finalized.
- Confusing consolidated totals with employee-level detail.
- Exporting without checking debit and credit balance.
Related Articles
- GL Export Overview
- GL Mapping
- Monthly Payroll Report