How to: Import Payroll Transactions

You can import payroll transactions from your payroll system into the General Journal window. You can then use the general journal to post the imported payroll transactions to general ledger accounts or bank accounts.

Payroll providers use different file formats, so you must specify the format of your provider’s payroll file in the Payroll Trans. Import Format field in the General Ledger Setup window.

Before you can select the format, the payroll file in question must be enabled as a data exchange setup. For more information, see How to: Enable Import/Export of Bank or Payroll Files Using the Data Exchange Framework.

To import payroll transactions

1. In the Search box, enter General Journals, and then choose the related link.

2. On the Home tab, in the Payroll group, choose Import Payroll.

3. Select the payroll file, and then choose Open.

4. Complete the general journal lines to specify where the payroll transactions are recorded. For more information, see How to: Fill In and Post General Journals and Payment Journals.

See Also

Concepts

Work with General Journals

Other Resources

General Journal
How to: Enable Import/Export of Bank or Payroll Files Using the Data Exchange Framework