Can I pay an employee before I set up my accounts?

Hi anderpro118-gmai, 

Welcome to the Community. QuickBooks offers a dynamic payroll module that makes it easy for you to pay your staff. I'll be glad to share more info so you're on the right track with accomplishing your QuickBooks goals. 

The program allows you to pay your staff before setting up your Chart of Accounts. I encourage you to check out the resources below as they provide more info about payroll: 

• QuickBooks Payroll help article hub

• Supported pay types and deductions explained

• Pay types overview

• Payroll set up: Vacation policies

• Manage employee vacation pay

Here's another helpful article that provide more info on how to: Add to or edit the Chart of Accounts.

Let me know if this info helps by leaving a comment below. I'll be one message away in case you need anything else.