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Bank Account Maps

Distributor steps for adding Bank Account Maps in Encompass to link a bank account to its GL account, bank rec error account and check template. Needs General Accounting Management permission and v22.01+.

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Written by Bailey Naas-Thornton

Minimum Version Required: 22.01

Pre-Conditions

  • Required Permission - General Accounting Management

Steps

How to Add Bank Account Maps
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1. Navigate to the Bank Account Maps table using the universal search bar.
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2. Click + Add Bank Account Maps.
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3. Enter values to all required and applicable optional fields.
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4. Click Add Record when completed.
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Fields And Definitions

  • *Bank Map - The name of the Bank Account Map to be created.
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  • *Company - The Company that this map is associated with.
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  • *Account - The General Ledger account that is assigned to the Bank Account.
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  • Bank Rec Error Account - The account where any differences in a Bank Reconciliation goes to.
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  • Check Template - What template will be used when printing Checks.
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  • Routing Number - Routing Number is an identifier for the account. It is provided by the bank. With an account number and routing number, you can do online transactions.
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  • Bank Account Number - a unique set of digits assigned to the account holder when a bank account is opened.
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  • Bank Customer Num - a customer identifier assigned by the Bank that you can be used to set up online banking.

Best Practices

  • When closing a bank account, set the associated GL account status to Inactive. This will ensure all bank reconciliations associated with that bank account map will be retained for reporting purposes.

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