Add Bank Account Screen

The table below describes the items on the Add a bank account screen. For information about how to access this screen, refer to Add a Bank Account.

Screen Item

Description

Bank

Select the bank to associate with the account. From the menu, you can select any bank defined in the system. If no banks are yet defined, search for an organization to add as a bank.

When you add an account from the Accounts tab on a bank record, this field does not appear because the account is already associated with the bank.

Account name

Enter a unique name to help identify the account. The account name must be unique among all bank accounts.

Account number

Enter the account number for the bank account.

Account system

If your organization uses multiple general ledger account systems, select the account system to use with the bank account.

Account type

Select the type of account, such as "Savings."

Routing number

Enter the routing number for the selected bank.

User number

Enter the user number or originator identification number used to identify your organization.

Minimum balance

Enter the minimum amount the bank requires to avoid service charges.

Client name

Enter the name used to identify your organization at the bank.

Debit/Credit

Select whether to associate a bank account with a cash account or a cash code. If you select Account, search for the cash account to associate with the bank account. If you select Account code, select the cash code to associate with the account.

To create an account, select an account system from the General Ledger Setup page in Administration. From the account system page that appears, select Define GL Accounts.