I want to set up direct deposit for a church, but there is no primary principal

We can choose either one of your representatives or you to be the primary principal, nikipatton.

Before setting up direct deposit, make sure that the Business Name, address, and EIN of the company are ready on hand. Also, prepare the principal officer's SSN, birth date, and home address. Additional to that, their online bank credentials or routing and account numbers.

Once ready, you're good to connect the bank account. Let me guide you how:

1. Click the Employees menu.
2. Select My Payroll Service, then Activate Direct Deposit.
3. Click Get Started.
4. Select Start and then enter the necessary information. Click Next.
5. Fill in the Principal officer info. Select Next.
6. Select Add new bank account.
7. Enter your bank's credentials.
8. Create and confirm the PIN.
9. Select Submit.
10. Click Next, then Accept and Submit.

Afterward, we'll have to set up your members bank account information. Then, you're good to pay them.

I've added these articles as your references in setting up direct deposit:

• Set up your company payroll for direct deposit
• Send payroll and direct deposit paychecks in QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

I'm just a post-away if you need help in paying your members. Keep safe!

I am fine being the primary principal since I am the payroll administrator and contact on the payroll account, however I do not sign checks. I do access the online banking function.  Is that sufficient?  The other representatives may not be in their positions for any extended length of time.

Hello, nikipatton. 

Yes, as long as you're the primary principal or you have access to your company that will be sufficient. Then, you can follow my colleague's steps above on how to set up the direct deposit.  

For additional guidance with Direct Deposit on QuickBooks Desktop, here are some helpful articles: 

• Set up your company payroll for direct deposit.
• Direct Deposit, E-pay, and E-file: Main hub.

Please post again or leave a comment on this thread should you have any additional questions or concerns. I'm always here to answer them. Take good care!