Hello qbdt_woodlandter,
Welcome to Community! QuickBooks Online Payroll provides the ability to ensure your payroll expenses are mapped correctly, keeping your books balanced. I'd be glad to assist!
To set the account mapping for QuickBooks Online Payroll, follow these steps;
1. Open your Settings ⚙ and select Payroll Settings
2. Click on Edit for the Accounting section
3. Open the Edit to set the accounts for Wage expenses
4. Use the ▼ dropdown menu to make your selection for each item
5. When finished, hit Save
Next, you'll want to review the employee paystubs, to see where their payroll expenses were directed. Here's how;
1. Open Payroll, then Employees from the left menu
2. Click on Paycheque list, under Run payroll
3. Select the employee to review the details
Once you've determined the account, you can create a journal entry to move the funds.
Should you require additional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us outside of Community. We'd love the opportunity to work with you in real time, and ensure you're able to accomplish your payroll goals without delay!
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach back out. We'd be happy to help!