8

Make Manual Disbursements and Deposits

8.1

Click the menu button, then Premium Administration from the Administration list, then Account Maintenance to display the Account Maintenance window. If you do not see the link, contact your ESL Office administrator to make sure you have sufficient permissions.

8.2

To define a new account, click New to display the Account window.

8.3

Create the account as follows

Description
Put the account name here.
Account No
Account number goes here.
Routing No
Bank routing number goes here.
Check Format
Select the check template used for the account from this drop-down.
Next Invoice / Check No
Enter the number for the next check or invoice applied to the account here.
Active
Specify whether or not the account is active by checking the corresponding box.
Automatic Signature

Check the box if you want to automatically sign the check. Check signatures are stored as image files. Checking the box displays two additional fields.

Max Signature Limit
Enter the maximum signature size here.
Signature
Click Select File and choose the image file you want to use for the check signature.
8.4

Click Save.

8.5

To create a new disbursement, click the desired account to open its account window and make sure the Disbursements & Checks tab is selected.

8.6

Click New to display the Unreconciled Transaction Profile window.

8.7

Create the transaction as follows and click Save.

Payee
Who you are paying.
Check No
Payment check number.
Date
When you are making the payment. Enter the date directly in the field in MM/DD/YYYY format or click the calendar icon and set the date using the date picker tool.
Amount
Payment amount goes here.
8.8

To create a new deposit, click the desired account to open its account window and make sure the Deposits in Transit tab is selected.

8.9

Click New to display the Unreconciled Transaction Profile window.

8.10

Create the transaction as follows and click Save.

Description
Describe the deposit here.
Date
When you are making the deposit. Enter the date directly in the field in MM/DD/YYYY format or click the calendar icon and set the date using the date picker tool.
Amount
Deposit amount goes here.