Add department

Article • 4/27/2026 • 1 min read

You can add departments for your company at any time.

You must set up your accounts for labor before you can complete this task.

To add department

  1. Open the Departments (DEPT) page.

    1. Select Utilities > Company Setup> System > Departments.

    Or

    1. Search for DEPT in the Navigation box and then select Departments.

    The Departments (DEPT) page appears.

  2. On the Toolbar,click New.

    Or, click Copy to base a department on the one currently displayed.

  3. In the Department Number box, enter a department number.

  4. In the Description field, enter the name or description of the department.

  5. Set account information:

    1. Click the lookup reference at the end of each of the following fields:

      • Holiday Pay Acct

      • Other Pay Acct

      • Sick Pay Acct

      • Vacation Pay Acct

        The respective Lookup window appears.

    2. Select the required row and click Select.

      Or, double-click the account to use it.

  6. On the Toolbar,click Save.