Entering Customer Payments

  1. Open the A/R Payments form.
  2. Select Actions > New.
  3. Specify this information:
    Customer
    Select the customer ID of the customer the payment is for.
    Type
    The customer's default payment method is displayed, but you can select a different method.
    Number
    Specify the check or draft number of the payment.
    Receipt Date
    The current date is displayed. Optionally, select the date you received the payment.
    Payment Due Date
    Select the date the draft is due. This field is only enabled if the payment type is Draft.
    Deposit Date
    Select the date you deposited the check. This field is available for entering post-dated checks. It is enabled only if the payment type is Check, and no credit memo is associated with the payment.
    G/L Reference
    Specify a reference ID to display in the distribution journal for this transaction, or accept the default, which is ARP followed by the check or draft number.
    Description
    Specify a description to display in the distribution journal for this transaction, or accept the default description.
    Bank Code
    The customer's default bank code is displayed. Optionally, select a different code for the bank into which the payment will be deposited.
    Customer Amount
    Specify the amount of the payment.
  4. Select Actions > Save.

You can then distribute and post the payment.