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This guide will help you configure and export General Ledger (GL) files from Lightning Payroll.
Exporting GL Files
To export GL files, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Pays > Reports (the red Reports icon).
- To export a CSV file, select GL Postings (CSV Export).
- To access a PDF of the same information, select GL Postings (PDF/Print Preview). This can also be run from the main Reports screen with several additional options.
Configuring CSV Export Settings
If you need to configure the date or column settings for the CSV export:
- Go to Company > GL Codes.
- Adjust the settings as needed, referring to your accounting package import criteria. The default settings should suffice in most cases.
Editing GL Accounting Codes
To modify GL accounting codes:
- Click the edit pencil beside any pay category to enter the code.
- If your company has departments (cost centres) set up, you can choose to export the CSV into departments. This makes the main GL code for settings (e.g., 'gross wages') redundant, as selecting 'split by department' will use the department GL codes instead of the main/total/default GL code.
Following these steps will ensure your GL files are correctly configured and exported for use with your accounting software.