Creating new EFT postings

When an invoice is entered, you can select the payment type to be either cheque or EFT. EFT payments can be prompt or due later.
If :

  • an invoice is selected for prompt EFT payment, it is automatically included in the next EFT posting
  • it is due later, with payment type EFT, it needs to be individually selected through Creditor Payment Selection. Once selected it will be included in the next EFT posting.

To create a new EFT posting:

  1. Select Module > Creditors > Create EFT Posting.
    The Create New Creditor EFT Posting window is displayed.
    Tip: You can also access the Create New Creditor EFT Posting window by clicking .
  2. Select the posting date and the bank account that the payment will come from.

    Note: Only postings issued from the selected Bank Account are created, depending on your banking configuration. See Banking Configuration Maintenance - General tab in the Finance manual.

  3. Type the posting description.
  4. Click .
    The posting is created.

Create New Creditor EFT Posting key fields

Field

Description

G/L Year End

Current G/L year.
Refer to Synergetic Financial Configuration - General tab in the System maintenance manual for more information about configuring the G/L year.

No Postings on or Prior to

Start of the current G/L year.

Note: You cannot post prior to the G/L Audited to Date or after the current financial year.

Refer to Synergetic Financial Configuration - General tab in the System maintenance manual for more information about configuring the G/L year.

Posting Date

Date the posting is entered in the General Ledger.

Note: By default, this is the current date. You can select any other dates within the current G/L year range.

Description

Description to help you identify the posting at a later stage. Used primarily for reference purposes.

Bank Account

Bank account that the payment is issued from.
Refer to Synergetic Financial Configuration - General tab in the System maintenance manual for more information about configuring bank accounts.