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Setting up the Subcontractor feature involves the following:

Step 1: Set up

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Offset Accounts

For subcontractor retention to be calculated, the payable retention offset and payable retention liability accounts must be assigned to each division.

1. Select Microsoft Dynamics GP > Tools > Setup > Job Cost > Account Setup > Subcontractor Offset Accounts.
2. Enter a company Division.
3. Enter a Payable Retention Offset account number.
4. Enter a Payable Retention Liability account number.
5. Enter a Non-Inventory Offset account number. This account is used as the credit side of the transaction in GL if you enter a non-inventory transaction to a job appointment.
6. Select Save.
7. To print the Offset Account List, select File > Print.

Step 2: Select

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Subcontractor Options

Subcontractor options designate whether to pay the subcontractor when your company is paid, and whether to be reminded of the subcontractor's insurance expiration.

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