Hi there, rachelbernhardt8558.
I appreciate you for reaching out to us here in the Community. I understand that you need to change the 1099 account mapping. I'm here to help you!
Please note that one account can only be mapped to one 1099 form. The most possible reason why you can't click and change the drop-down is that the account is used to another form already.
You'll want to check it to fix this issue.
Follow these steps:
- Close the Print/e-file 1099 forms window. Go back to the Vendors menu, hover 1099 Forms, and select the Print/e-file 1099 forms again.
- Choose Form 1099-MISC and click Get started.
- Click Continue until the third step (Map Accounts).
- Find the account you want to use on the 1099-NEC. Under Apply payments to this 1099 box column, select Omit these payments from 1099.
- Tap Save & Close.
Once done, go back to the 1099-NEC account mapping. You should now be able to change the Apply payments to this 1099 box drop-down.
I added these links to learn more about how to prepare and file 1099 in QuickBooks Desktop:
And for the second question, Yes, you need an accountant tool to transfer the bulk transactions. Please check this article: Accountant tools: Batch transactions.
You can always go back here if you have more concerns. QuickBooks Team is always here to help you anytime. Take care and stay safe!