Hello rmcbryan1,
Welcome to the Community. QuickBooks offers a flexible payroll module that's equipped with a variety of accounting tools and resources. I'll be glad to share more info in regards to changing the initial payroll date.
In order to do this, you'll have to make the change under the employee profile. Here's how:
- Go to the the Payroll menu and proceed to the Employees tab.
- Select the employee's name.
- Click Edit employee.
- From here you can edit the pay schedule to your liking.
- Click OK, then select Done.
I encourage you to give this a try and let me know how you make out. I'll be here in case you need anything else.