It's good to see new faces in the Community space, @treasurer11.
You can find the journal entry by clicking on + New and then selecting Journal entry since it's the designated section for transactions. Meanwhile, the Gear icon represents the settings area of the software. From there, you can access various company settings, manage lists, and utilize different tools provided by QuickBooks.
For future reference, you can use these resources to help you monitor how your business is doing and ensure your books remain accurate: