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Creating and Updating a Vendor (Accounts Payable)

Create and Updating a Vendor in Accounts Payable

 

Navigate to: Accounting > Accounts Payable > Vendors

Inside the Primary Grid:

1. Click the [New] button in the Action Ribbon to open the Add New Vendor window.

2. Input the Vendor’s Name and then press the [Tab] or [Enter] key on the keyboard.

 → The Vendor Search grid prevents users from creating duplicate Vendor records.

3. Click on the “X” to escape the Vendor Search grid.

4. Click the [Create] button.


Vendor Contact Information

Input vendors contact information to the left-hand side.


Vendor Account Information

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  • Status - keep Active until or unless you are not doing business with the Vendor any longer
  • 1099 - if the Vendor needs a 1099 at year end select Yes
  • Tax ID - for the 1099 add in the vendor's Tax ID (up to 20 characters can be added)
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  • 1099 Payment Type - select the 1099 the Vendor needs generated (e.g, Nonemployee Compensation)
  • Print DBA on 1099 - if a DBA name was added to the contact area and the vendor prefers the DBA name generated on the 1099, select Yes
  • On Hold - if payments need to be paused the the vendor to a certain time, On Hold can be changed to Yes
  • Manufacturer - if the vendor is a certified vendor with an OEM select as necessary.

Vendor AP Terms

Refer to this document on setting Vendor AP Terms. 


Vendor Types

If the vendor offers specific services - e.g., the Vendor is a Parts or Insurance or Service Contract Vendor - select the appropriate boxes so the vendor will appear in lists for that facet.

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Click Save when done creating the Vendor Record.

If a Vendor Record needs to be updated, follow the same steps.  Use the Ultimate Search to quickly find the vendor record.

 

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