Overview
Payroll Entry is used to create the payroll records for the selected period. It is where users prepare payroll for employees using the settings, pay codes, and payroll items already configured.
Helpful note: Always confirm the period and employee data before finalizing payroll entries.
Where To Find It
Path: Employees > Payroll Entry
How to create payroll entries in QBM so employee payroll can be recorded accurately for the selected period.
How It Works
Users choose the payroll context, review the employees and payroll items involved, then create or update the payroll entry for the period being processed.
Main Areas
| Area | What It Means | When To Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll period | Defines the payroll run period being worked on. | Use it to make sure the correct payroll cycle is selected. |
| Employee payroll lines | Shows the employee records and payroll values being entered. | Use it to review and update payroll content before saving. |
| Entry actions | Supports saving, reviewing, and finalizing the payroll entry. | Use it when recording or correcting payroll for the period. |
Recommended Workflow
- Open Payroll Entry and confirm the payroll period you are working on.
- Review the employees and payroll items included in the entry.
- Enter or adjust payroll values where required.
- Save the payroll entry and review the totals for reasonableness.
- Continue to payroll transactions or reports if deeper review is needed.
Best Practice
- Verify the payroll period before saving any entry.
- Review unusual totals before moving on to final processing.
- Make sure payroll settings and payroll items were reviewed first.