Data Entry Overview
On the Site Map screen, click the Job Cost button, and then click the Data Entrybutton to access the Data Entry menu selections discussed below.
The Data Entry menu is used for six separate procedures: Cost Transaction Entry, Billing Transaction Entry, Quantity Complete Processing, Projected Cost processing, Overhead Allocation and Earned Revenue processing.
Billing and cost transactions are typically entered in other Spectrum modules, then transferred to Job Cost as updates are run. It is possible, however, to enter transactions directly into the Job Cost module.
Quantity Complete Entry is used to track quantities complete in the various phases of a project. A worksheet can be printed for the project manager, who supplies units completed information about the phases of the job (for example, linear feet for framing).
Projected Cost Entry is used to track cost-to-complete in the various phases of a project. A worksheet can be printed for the project manager, who supplies figures for completion of each phase. This information is then used to track job costing during the project, and to compare estimated cost with projected cost at completion.
