When i try to pay an employee with direct deposit, the pay from account is set to my quickbooks cash account. i would like to pay from my current checking account.

Hi @kalebelk,

Welcome to the Community. I can help you pay an employee using direct deposit in QuickBooks Online.

In the Online version, the process to set up your bank account for bank feeds and payroll is separate. To pay an employee using direct deposit, you'll need to connect the Checking account through the Payroll section and verify using the small deposit. In case you need a visual guide, check out this link: Connect your bank to Online Payroll.

If you've already connected your account for payroll, the next thing to check is the employee profile. Ensure that the payment method is Direct Deposit and the account details are correct.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Payroll menu , then select Employees.
2. Select the employee's name.
3. Click the Edit ✎ icon next to Pay.
4. Under How do you want to pay this employee? select how the employee wants to receive their pay.  (Splits can only be done as a dollar amount, not as a percentage.):
   • Direct deposit
   • Direct deposit to two accounts
   • Direct deposit with balance as a check
5. Enter the routing and account numbers from the employee's voided check and select Done.

Lastly, ensure you have the correct bank account for payroll under the settings. Please follow these steps:

1. Click the Gear ⚙ icon in the upper-right corner, then select Payroll Settings.
2. Look for the section titled Bank Accounts.
3. In the section titled Bank Accounts, select Edit ✎.
4. Select Update.
5. Change the bank account.
6. If you bank with one of the 8 banks listed, select the bank and enter your online banking user ID and password. Otherwise, search your bank name or select Enter bank info manually. Enter your routing and account number, then select Save.

Additionally, I recommend visiting the following article to know more about how to use direct deposit to pay vendors and 1099 independent contractors: Set up and manage direct deposit for your contractors.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the Direct Deposit feature in QBO. The Community and I will be here to help you.