Create Batch Journal Entries from an Excel Spreadsheet


IMPORTANT: When creating a batch of journal entries from an Excel spreadsheet you need to set the system date to the entry date before you begin.

  • Click the Journal tab and select Import Entry Batch From Excel.
  • The Import Receipts/Disbursements Batch dialog screen will appear.
  • Indicate the Batch Type in the upper left corner of the dialog box.
  • In the Select Excel File/CSV File to Import section, browse for the file by clicking the button, or type in the location and filename in the textbox.
  • Enter the sheet to import or click the drop-down menu to choose from the Select sheet containing batch entries list.
  • Indicate the row on the spreadsheet where the entry starts.
  • Assign the appropriate columns in the boxes provided for Vendor Number or SSN/EIDVendor NameDescriptionAccount(Non Cash)AmountCash AccountCheck#, and Contract.
  • Click on Next – the Approve Batch Entries dialog box will open.
  • Place a  in the boxes next to the lines to be entered.
  • Check the entries for accuracy, then click Import Checked.
  • When the Confirm dialog opens click Yes to import the entries.
  • Enter the general description for the batch of entries in the Description dialog box and click OK.
  • The next box will tell you that the entries have been posted. Click OK to continue.
  • Don’t forget to reset your default date to the current date.**
  • To review your entries you can run the Journal Report for the date and type of entry you imported.

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