[GL] Creating a GL Journal Entry

Created by Crystal Ann Harvey, Modified on Thu, 16 Oct at 2:42 PM by Crystal Ann Harvey

  1. Create a GL Journal entry in the GL > Programs > GL Journal Transaction Entry form. A GL Journal entry can be done to move an amount between two or more accounts in the GL. To create a GL Journal entry, follow the steps below.
    1. Open the GL Journal Transaction Entry form and create a batch in the month you would like to see this entry.
    2. Create a new sequence and enter in the information relating to this entry
    3. Once you finish with this part of the transaction, use the blue chevron button to create a new sequence for the offsetting journal entry(s). 
    4. File > Process Batch
    5. Preview reports and Post the batch once all of the lines have been created and the Batch Total is 0.

Sometimes an unbalanced entry needs to be created. This is usually only done when entering beginning balances. 

NOTE: GL Journal Entries will only appear in GL and will not show up in any subledger. If a transaction needs to be seen in another module, it will need to be created in that module. For example, if you need a transaction to hit your WIP Account, you will need to do a JC Cost Adjustment. If something needs to hit the Cash Account, a CM Outstanding Entry should be done.

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