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Deadwood Al
Level 6

Benefit accrual rates - Payroll

Enhanced Payroll:              I'm having a few brain hiccups. We are setting up accrual rates for PTO to accrue each paycheck, and for an accrual max of 120 hrs paid every 2 weeks (26 pay periods), it would be 4.62 hrs per pay period.  (120 / 26 = 4.62).

 

However, for some reason ... obviously an error at some point, the system is accruing 4.37 hrs instead of 4.62. I tried to change it on the employees record to 4.62, but the system will not allow me to adjust it. Why?  Where is it set to think 4.37 is the rate instead of 4.62? I feel like I should know this, but I am drawing a blank. Any help pointing me to the right direction will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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FishingForAnswers
Level 10

Benefit accrual rates - Payroll

@Deadwood Al  The field you highlighted is in hours and minutes.

 

37/60 minutes is 0.6166666~.

 

It is converting it automatically for you when you enter 4.62, or 4 hours and 37 minutes.

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FishingForAnswers
Level 10

Benefit accrual rates - Payroll

@Deadwood Al  May expedite matters if you share a picture of the relevant settings you've entered, or otherwise break down the details.

JamesDuanT
Moderator

Benefit accrual rates - Payroll

I'd agree with what FishingForAnswers said, Deadwood Al. Providing additional details such as screenshots about how the PTO was set would also us determine the exact cause of the discrepancies.

 

Before we proceed in correcting the PTO rates and calculations, let's make sure we do the following to assure the integrity of the file and the program:

  1. Create a backup copy.
  2. Update the QuickBooks release.
  3. Update the payroll release.

 

Now, let's discuss the factors that affect the calculation of PTO on the paychecks:

 

  • Hours available as of [date]
  • Hours used
  • Accrual period
  • Hours accrued per paycheck
  • Maximum number of hours to accrue
  • Year begins on month and day

Any changes on those details would affect the accrued hours on the affected paycheck. I'd recommend going back to the employee's profile and review those details so we can get back to the paychecks and correct the data. You can follow Step 2: Add a time off policy to your employee section of this article: Set up and track time off in payroll.

 

After that, we can go back to affected paycheck and see the difference. If the paycheck was created successfully including the incorrect accrued hours, we can delete or void them. From there, we can recreate the paycheck with the updated information.

 

If the paychecks are not yet created and still remain in the Enter payroll information window, we can easily revert the paycheck to refresh the details. You can use this link for reference on how to do it: Save or revert paychecks in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

 

I'll add references that can help you manage employee payroll and ensure their accurate data: 

 

 

We'll be glad to hear more from you so we can pinpoint the cause of rate discrepancy. Deadwood Al.

Deadwood Al
Level 6

Benefit accrual rates - Payroll

Here is a screenshot of the record I'm trying to change the 4.37 to 4.62, but as soon as I hit enter it reverts back to 4.37.

FishingForAnswers
Level 10

Benefit accrual rates - Payroll

@Deadwood Al  The field you highlighted is in hours and minutes.

 

37/60 minutes is 0.6166666~.

 

It is converting it automatically for you when you enter 4.62, or 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Deadwood Al
Level 6

Benefit accrual rates - Payroll

Thank you. I have slapped myself upside my head and I heard the hiccups rattle around.

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