Create a General Journal Entry

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CREATE A GENERAL JOURNAL

Note: General Journal entries have no effect on the budgeted amount.

  • Click the “General Journal” tab.
  • Enter the account numbers, description, and amounts of the entry.
  • Click “POST” at the bottom of the screen.

** For all General Journal Entries dated 01/01 – check the “Year Starting Entry or Audit Adj.” check box. This should be checked whenever making audit adjustment entries. **

Save time by importing the entry from Excel!

  • Click “Upload Excel” in the bottom left corner.
  • Click “Browse” to search for, then select, the Excel File. If there is a specific sheet used in the Excel File for this entry, choose the sheet from the drop-down.
  • Change the Column Header line as needed (not usual).
    • (Optional) Check off Ignore hidden Rows and Columns.
  • Click “Load”- this will display a preview of what will be imported.
  • (Optional) Select “Skip lines with invalid Account Numbers”
  • Click “Import” – example below.

The entry is not complete yet.

  • Enter a Description.
    • (Optional) Enter a Ref #.
  • Verify the imported information is accurate.
  • Click “POST” when complete.
Category: Fund Accounting, Journal Entries