Process – General Ledger Entries(New)
Process – General Ledger Entries
The WIP & Accruals confirmation process generates accounting entries that need to be posted to the General Ledger (GL).
Step 1 – Apply to the GL
- Click on the “Apply to the GL” tab in the WIP & Accruals window.
- JobBag will generate GL entries for all confirmed jobs.
Important Alerts Before Applying
You may see a message if:
- Unmapped Kinds – some KIND codes require GL mapping.
- Unconfirmed Jobs – jobs that require review and confirmation before posting.
⚠️ All Kinds must be mapped and all jobs confirmed before GL entries can be successfully applied.
Step 2 – Generating GL Entries
Once applied:
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JobBag generates the GL entries automatically.
Reports are available for review:
- Validation Report
- Unconfirmed Transactions Report
- Other WIP Reports
You can review jobs and make changes as many times as required before posting to the GL.
Step 3 – Posting Rules and Month-End
- GL entries can be applied multiple times until the GL is rolled over to the next period.
- If there are unposted WIP transactions, you cannot roll over to the next period.
- JobBag will display a warning message until all WIP entries are posted.
Important Notes
- Reports Update Timing
- If you create new transactions that impact the current month’s WIP calculations after clicking “Apply to the GL”:
- The Validation Report and Unconfirmed Transactions Report will not update immediately.
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These reports are refreshed only when the WIP & Accruals Confirmation window is opened.
Flexibility
- You can apply to the GL multiple times if adjustments are required.
- Ensure all jobs are reviewed and confirmed for accurate postings.
- If you create new transactions that impact the current month’s WIP calculations after clicking “Apply to the GL”:
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