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Art
Level 2

Does my designated accountant get access to Payroll, and if not, is there a way for my to grant them access?

The description of access rights for the Accountant role is fairly nebulous. Would love to see a detailed description of what they can access, and a way to adjust/tune their access.
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Best answer January 28, 2024

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SheandL
QuickBooks Team

Does my designated accountant get access to Payroll, and if not, is there a way for my to grant them access?

Hello there, @Art. Let me share some information about your concern.

 

Yes, your designated accountant can access payroll once you invite them. It's important to note that when you give your accountant access, they will have admin privileges. This means that they can make changes to accounts and view payroll reports. They will also be able to discuss any issues related to your accounts with other authorized users on the platform.

 

In addition, there's no option to adjust your accountant's access right since they're already set up as an admin. If you want to alter it, you can add them as a regular or standard user, so you will have the privilege to change and modify their roles in your account. 

 

You can check this article for more information and details: Change your primary principal, payroll admin, or other payroll contact.

 

I suggest visiting this article to learn more about access permission in QBO: User roles and access rights in QuickBooks Online.

 

Please don't hesitate to get back to us if you have further questions regarding your accountant's access to QBO. We're always here to assist you.

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SheandL
QuickBooks Team

Does my designated accountant get access to Payroll, and if not, is there a way for my to grant them access?

Hello there, @Art. Let me share some information about your concern.

 

Yes, your designated accountant can access payroll once you invite them. It's important to note that when you give your accountant access, they will have admin privileges. This means that they can make changes to accounts and view payroll reports. They will also be able to discuss any issues related to your accounts with other authorized users on the platform.

 

In addition, there's no option to adjust your accountant's access right since they're already set up as an admin. If you want to alter it, you can add them as a regular or standard user, so you will have the privilege to change and modify their roles in your account. 

 

You can check this article for more information and details: Change your primary principal, payroll admin, or other payroll contact.

 

I suggest visiting this article to learn more about access permission in QBO: User roles and access rights in QuickBooks Online.

 

Please don't hesitate to get back to us if you have further questions regarding your accountant's access to QBO. We're always here to assist you.

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