Hi there, @userdebbah7557.
I can provide some information about the payroll in QuickBooks Online.
In the Online version, employees can be accessed through the Payroll tab only. You can still access this section without subscribing to the payroll service.
Here are the steps on how to add employees without payroll:
- On the left panel, click Payroll.
- Press Add an employee.
- Select Not right now.
- Enter employee information.
- Hit Save.
I've also included some articles in case you need some ideas about entering payroll checks without payroll, as well as some information about journal entry and converting from desktop:
Please know that I'm just a post away if you have any other questions. Have a great day ahead.