Checking Account Setup
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In order for a checking account to be available for selection throughout the DDI system, it must first be set up within Checking Account Setup.
- From the DDI Connect main menu, double-click CheckWriter
- Double-click Setup
- Double-click Checking Account Setup. You will see a screen similar to this one:
To add a new account, click the Add button. The fields will activate for entry under the Settings tab:
The following fields are available:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Checking acct # | Enter the 2 digit checking account number for the purposes of the DDI Connect system |
| Description | Enter a short, unique description of the checking account. For example, "M&I Checking" |
| Inactive | The checking accounts that are marked "inactive" will not show up in Daily Cash Processing Stage 1 bank account drop-down list |
| G/L account | Enter the G/L number to be assigned to this checking account. You can type in the number or click the list icon to select from a list of active G/L numbers in the system |
| Suspense account | If your organization utilizes a suspense account, enter the G/L account number associated with that suspense account. You can type in the number or click the list icon to select from a list of active G/L numbers in the system |
| Bank name | Enter the bank name |
| Bank routing # | Enter the routing number (ABA#) for the account you are setting up |
| Bank account # | Enter the checking account number |
| Posting mode | Select from the following options: Detailed transactions, Summarized cash, detailed A/P, Summarized A/P, detailed cash, Summarize both cash and A/P, and Posting disabled |
| Do not post unsent EFTs to the GL checkbox | Check this box if you do not wish to post unsent EFTs to the GL, otherwise leave unchecked |
| Use with | Select Checks, ACH, and/or SWIFT |
Next, navigate to the Check Parameters tab. The following fields are available:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Form Code | This is the form code for the checks. In most cases, unless otherwise indicated by DDI staff, this will be AP |
| Next check # | Enter the next check number for the account |
| Check # digits | Enter the number of digits for the account's check numbers |
| Organization name | Enter your organization name |
| Fractional format | The fractional ABA format is the "999-9999 / 9999" you see on your checks. This number is typically printed near the top of a check, in the right-middle area. This number is used in the US only, and is the fractional routing number or transit number. The number consists of a denominator mirroring the first four digits of the routing number, and a hyphenated numerator, also known as the ABA number, in which the first part is a city code (1–49), if the account is in one of 49 specific cities, or a state code (50–99) if it is not in one of those specific cities; the second part of the hyphenated numerator mirrors the 5th through 8th digits of the routing number with leading zeros removed. |
Finally, navigate to the Nacha File Parameters tab. The following fields are available:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Company name | Enter your company name |
| Company ID | Enter the Company ID |
| Inmed. origin name | Enter the inmed. origin name |
| Origin # | Enter the origin # |
| Inmed. destination name | Enter the inmed. destination name |
| Destination # | Enter the destination # |
| Originating financial institution ID | Enter the originating financial institution ID |
| Enable CCD batches for non-individuals checkbox | Check this box to enable CCD batches for non-individuals, otherwise leave unchecked |
| File ID modifier | Enter the file ID modifier |
| Enable balanced ACH fields checkbox | Check this box to enable balanced ACH fields, otherwise leave unchecked |
When you have finished entering the information, click Save to add the new account.
