How to zero out payroll encumbrance accounts





Description of Issue

How can I zero out my encumbrance accounts that are no longer being used?



Context
  • Payroll

  • Payroll Encumbering

  • Encumbrance Proof/Post

  • General Ledger

  • Account Master



Cause



Resolution

Make sure the GL accounts are flagged as a Payroll Encumbrance Account:

  1. Access the Account Master: Financials > General Ledger Menu > Set Up/Chart of Accounts > Account Master

  2. Search on the account in question

  3. Click Update, enable the Payroll Encumbrance Account setting, and click Accept

Return to the Tyler Menu and access Encumbrance Proof/Post: Payroll > End of Period > Payroll Encumbering > Encumbrance Proof/Post

  1. Click Define, enter the the appropriate Run Period, Run Year, Journal References, Comment, and Effective Date

  2. Enable the checkbox to Zero Out Accounts

  3. Click Accept and click Output Post



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