Journal entries should be the exception when using QB, they often do not work as you think they should, and  when you use inventory type items they never work for inventory. It is much better to use the forms on the home page the way QB is designed to be used.    Journal entries also bypass accrual/cash reporting, and will not show on many reports.

yes use a sales receipt to record daily summary entries

QB works on items, an item is what you sell or do, and each item posts to one account of your choice

this is kind of the bible of how to do summary sales

https://longforsuccess.com/daily-sales-summary-for-retailers-restaurants-ecommerce-and-more/