How to Add a Journal Entry | Scribe

    How to Add a Journal Entry

    • Brokerage Engine |
    • 21 steps |
    • 2 minutes
      1
      Navigate to Brokerage Engine and log in as a System Admin user.
      2
      Click "Accounting" in the main dashboard menu to be forwarded to the BE Accounting module.
      3
      Click "Banking" in the dashboard menu.
      4
      Click "Journal Entries" in the submenu.
      5
      Click the "New Journal Entry" button in the upper-right corner.
      6
      The New Journal Entry page will allow you to manually enter the transaction and specify the accounts that will be affected.
      7
      Click the dropdown menu to select the debit account.
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      In this example, we'll click an account for "Job Supplies".
      9
      Input the debit amount in the "DEBITS" field.
      10
      If applicable, you describe the entry in the "DESCRIPTION" field. The "NAME" field allows you to link the entry to a specific entity.
      11
      Assign the debit entry to "Amy Agent".
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      You also have the option to assign a class to the entry. If you need to delete an entry you can click the "Trash" icon.
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      Click "Primary"
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      Click the dropdown menu to select the debit account.
      15
      Click "Add Line" to add additional rows for multiple journal entries. The "Clear All" button allows you to erase all of the lines in the journal entry.
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      Click the "Memo" field and input any notes regarding the entry.
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      Click the "Save" button to save the entry.
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      If you add a new line, but fail to enter any information the system will prevent you from saving the entry. Click "OK" to close the pop-up window.
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      Click the "Trash" icon to delete the blank row.
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      Click "Save" a second time. Since both of your rows are populated you'll be able to save the journal entry.