Automate payroll journal entries in NetSuite
Reduce costs and time required to do month-end or period-end accounting processes with Journal Generator.
Save time on payroll journal processing
No need to export or re-import payroll data.
To keep operations running smoothly
To keep data centralized and secure
No more payroll headaches—automate journal entries & free up your time
Payroll allocations are a never-ending task
Every pay period, you’re stuck manually allocating payroll across departments, projects and subsidiaries. It’s tedious, error-prone and takes way too much time—especially when last-minute adjustments pile up. Journal Generator automates this process, ensuring payroll costs are distributed accurately without manual intervention.
Spreadsheets are slowing you down
Manually exporting payroll data, fixing formulas and re-importing into NetSuite isn't just tedious, it’s risky. One formula mistake can throw off an entire payroll journal. Journal Generator eliminates these extra steps by pulling real-time payroll data from NetSuite, summarizing it and generating journal entries instantly without the risk of errors.
Month-end close shouldn’t be a waiting game
Payroll journals shouldn’t be a bottleneck in closing the books. When payroll data isn't available in NetSuite on time, finance teams are left waiting or scrambling to make last-minute adjustments. Journal Generator runs in real-time, ensuring payroll journal entries are generated, reviewed and posted exactly when they’re needed—keeping the close process on track.
Payroll complexity is increasing
As companies grow, payroll becomes more complicated—more employees, more cost centers, more reclassifications. Doing this manually just isn’t scalable. Journal Generator adapts to complex payroll structures, handling multi-subsidiary, multi-department allocations with ease so finance teams can focus on strategy instead of manual data entry.
Discover why organizations trust Journal Generator
“…Journal Generator [by Zone] helped us to reallocate salary costs over more than one department in a simple easy-to-use process, even catching up data from the beginning of the year.
We look forward to using this as an easy, automated process run each month–without having to worry about exporting to Excel, analyzing data and then reformatting to the right journal layouts for uploading into NetSuite.”
Supercharge your payroll journal entry capabilities
Journal Generator removes the complexity of manual journal entries by automating data extraction, grouping and posting. Whether it’s allocations, accruals, payroll costs or intercompany transactions, Journal Generator makes journal creation fast, accurate and effortless.
Seamless payroll allocations across departments & entities
Manually allocating payroll costs across departments, projects, and subsidiaries is inefficient and prone to error. Journal Generator automates these allocations by applying predefined mapping rules, ensuring that payroll expenses are always categorized correctly in NetSuite—without manual intervention or time-consuming manual adjustments.
Automated data mapping & journal creation
Stop wasting time exporting payroll data, fixing formulas, and re-importing into NetSuite. Journal Generator creates payroll journals automatically using any NetSuite data, allowing users to generate multiple GL impacts across accounts and subsidiaries—all with a single click. By eliminating spreadsheet manipulation, finance teams gain accuracy and work faster.
Multi-journal processing with parent-child mappings
Handling multiple payroll journals manually is overwhelming, especially when adjustments need to be made across entities. Journal Generator enables parent-child mappings, allowing users to connect multiple journal definitions and process them together—reducing redundancy and ensuring accuracy across all payroll entries without extra manual work.
Real-time payroll journal processing & validation
Payroll journals shouldn’t slow down financial reporting. Journal Generator runs in real-time, allowing finance teams to preview, validate and post journal entries instantly. Built-in error checks ensure that journals are correct before they hit the general ledger, eliminating the risk of import failures and preventing last-minute adjustments.
Fast, accurate accruals & reversals
Payroll adjustments often require deferred expenses, accruals and reversals, which can be time-consuming to manage manually. Journal Generator simplifies this process by allowing users to set up automatic deferral and reversal dates, ensuring accurate financial reporting without manual intervention.
Native NetSuite integration for a frictionless experience
No third-party software, no custom scripts—just a fully NetSuite-native solution. Journal Generator works seamlessly with all NetSuite configurations, meaning there’s no need for complex setup or additional software. Most businesses can implement and start generating payroll journals within a single day.
Achieve full compliance for your country’s operations
Compliance shouldn't be an afterthought. Whether it’s FRSSE, ASPE, GAAP, IAS or IFRS, Journal Generator ensures payroll journal entries align with your country’s accounting standards. Its flexible nature allows businesses to meet reporting requirements faster, with greater accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
How many journals can I generate per month?
With Journal Generator, you can create unlimited journal entries, with a maximum of 1,000 records per run to ensure optimal processing performance.
What is required to use Journal Generator?
Organizations must have a NetSuite subscription in order to implement Journal Generator.
How does Journal Generator work with ZonePayroll?
With Journal Generator, you can apply your unique logic to create journals automatically based on any NetSuite data. This can be pulled from ZonePayroll where every pay run or adjustment can be automatically attached to your defined journals and ledgers, ensuring accurate data entry and saving your team time.