Getting Started with Admin -> Payables

Getting Started with Admin -> Payables

Configure accounts payable preferences, vendor terms, and payment defaults so managing bills runs smoothly.

Set up your payables

  • Start with Admin -> Payables -> General Setup. Here you can configure:
    • Default payment account (Admin -> Ledger -> Bank Accounts)
    • Default vendor payment terms
    • Whether vendor bills must be approved before payment
    • Purchase order PDF layout
    • Default GL accounts
    • And other system-wide payable preferences
  • If you need to add open vendor invoices from a prior system, use Admin -> Payables -> Beginning Balance Bills. These entries track outstanding bills but won’t affect your general ledger balances.

Tips

Approval workflow: If multiple people handle expenses, enable bill approval in General Setup to prevent payments before review.
Clean start: Entering beginning balance bills helps ensure no vendor invoice gets missed during transition from your old system.