I forgot to run payroll for an employee on Friday April 4,2025 can I go back into payroll and process a new employee

Yes, @jbullard, you can retroactively process payroll for a previously missed employee by generating an unscheduled payroll in QuickBooks Online (QBO). I'm ready to assist you with each step.

Here's how:

1. Access your QuickBooks Online company.
2. Go to the Payroll menu and choose Employees.
3. From there, click the dropdown icon and select one of the following options: Bonus only, Commission only, or Fringe benefits only.
   
   
   
4. Then, you may be asked additional questions based on your selection. You can tick Continue once done.
   
   
   
5. Select the correct pay period and pay date. Then choose the employee you need to compensate.
6. Click the column or select Actions ⋮, then Edit Paycheck to enter your pay details. You can enter hours, compensation, memos, or any other paycheck info as necessary.
7. Tick Preview Payroll and select or review the bank account for tracking purposes.
8. Select Preview payroll details, Save for later, or Submit payroll.
9. Hit Close.

For a detailed step-by-step process about setting up your payroll schedule in QBO, check out this handy article: Create and run your payroll.

Additionally, consider these articles for further guidance on managing automated payroll settings in QuickBooks Online:

• Set up and manage your Auto Payroll in QuickBooks Online Payroll
• When do I need to submit payroll to pay employees on time?

If you’re looking to enhance your payroll capabilities, explore QuickBooks Payroll for advanced features like time tracking and faster direct deposits, which can significantly benefit your business.

Should you require additional assistance processing paychecks or other payroll tasks in QBO, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help whenever you need it.