Start a payroll cycle

  1. Open the Start a Payroll Cycle screen.
  2. Note the active company. If you want to change it, click in the header and select the appropriate company.
  3. In the Posting Group field, do one of the following:
    • Enter the code of the posting group you want to associate with this payroll cycle and press Tab.
    • Click to select the posting group you want to associate with this payroll cycle from a lookup list.
    Note: An error message appears if the posting group you select:
    • is currently in use by another user who is importing time cards using the Import Transactions screen.
    • contains at least one check that has been printed correctly and has a status of Ready to Post.
  4. Complete the fields as described on the Start a Payroll Cycle Screen Field Reference.
  5. Click Save Cycle.