Changing a vendor profile as an employee or vice versa in QuickBooks Online (QBO) is a complex process, Foresight. I've got some steps to help you get around this situation and be able to import vendor timesheet data.
To begin, update your vendor's profile by adding an extra character and a dummy email account. This step is to evade the error message you've received. You can now inactivate the vendor profile. However, if you still use that vendor account, you can leave it active.
Next, if you haven't created a new employee profile, create one and ensure it is not identical to the vendor name. However, if you've already done so, edit or change employee info instead and use the previous vendor's email. I'll guide you through the steps below.
Here's how to create a new employee:
- Go to Payroll, then Employees.
- Select Add an employee.
- Add your employee’s name and email address.
- Press Add employee.
- Choose Start or Edit to any section to add the remaining info.
- Click Save when finished.
To update existing employees, here's how:
- Navigate to Payroll, then Employees.
- Select your employee.
- Press the dropdown above the employee list.
- Choose Active Employees, Inactive Employees, or All Employees.
- Hit Start or Edit on the section you want to update.
- When finished, click Save.
Once done, import your vendor's time data from your QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Time account using a CSV file. I'll share these resources to help you learn more about this process.
When you're ready, you can then run payroll for the employee. Check out this article that contains a short video tutorial on running payroll: How to run Payroll in QuickBooks Online Payroll.
Feel free to comment below if you have additional questions about managing your vendors and employees. We'll be delighted to assist you.
