Job Cost Setup

To use Job Cost, you must perform setup procedures. Typically, you complete the setup procedures once. How you use Job Cost depends on how your accounting system is set up, as well as how Microsoft Dynamics GP modules such as Receivables Management, Payables Management, and Payroll are set up. In some cases, you can use default entries from Microsoft Dynamics GP modules when you set up information in Job Cost.

You must complete all setup procedures before using Job Cost.

In Job Cost, you must set up the following:

Core system
Cost codes
Accounts
Security
Payroll
User-defined fields

You can also set up your system to access Signature windows using SmartList objects. See Using SmartList Objects for Signature Job Cost Products for more information.

Before setting up Job Cost, document your Job Cost accounting processes with the assistance of your accounting professional. If you have not discussed the setup process with your accountant, we recommend you do so before continuing.

See also:

Signature Job Cost Setup Checklists

Setting up the Core Job Cost System

Setting up Cost Codes for Job Cost

Setting up Accounts for Job Cost

Setting up Payroll for Job Cost

Labeling Job Cost User-Defined Fields

Setting up and Using Document Management in Job Cost

Creating Labor Rate Groups for Job Cost (Optional)

Using SmartList Objects for Signature Job Cost Products