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How do I create the ACH file?

ACH is an acronym for Automated Clearing House Network. The ACH file is the electronic file that contains the employee information and amounts. When you create the ACH file, the routine will also print a direct deposit report that includes the direct deposit information that will be included in the ACH file.


Creating the ACH file

1. Open Connect Payroll > Employees > Create ACH File.

2. Use the Pay Period menu to select the pay period to include in the ACH file.

3. Click to select the field titled Deposit Date, and then enter the date the system will record the ACH transaction.

4. Do not select the checkbox titled Include Prenotification Accounts Only.

5. Set up the remaining options.

Include void checks

Create transfer file

Include organization's offset record

Recreate transfer file for all employees

Report order

Selection criteria

 

6. Click GO (CTRL+G).

The ACH file is created.


2019.02, 05Nov2018

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