FSS

General Ledger (GL)

What is General Ledger?

The General Ledger (GL) is the central repository for transactions from Harvard's financial applications (PCard, Budget Tool, Accounts Payable, Web Voucher, Payroll) and other local interfaces. Manual journals are entries you make to the General Ledger using Oracle to redistribute or reallocate money from one 33-digit chart of accounts combination to another or several 33-digit combinations.


Features of General Ledger

Typically, manual journals are created to:

  • Correct or adjust prior journal entries
  • Move expenses from one funding source to another
  • Account for the internal sale of goods or services
  • Transfer funds
 

User Information

How to Obtain Access to the General Ledger

General Ledger uses the security applied to the Oracle e-business suite.

Each Tub has a designated Authorized Requestor who is responsible for submitting requests for system access. Your manager or supervisor will help you determine the applications and the level of access that you will require for your job. Your Authorized Requestor will then submit the appropriate request(s) for access. For more information and to obtain the list of authorized requestors, see the Client Services section.


Training

The Center for Workplace Development offers the Introduction to the General Ledger course.


Documentation

Extensive documentation can be found at the General Ledger section of the ABLE site.


Support

Contact the UIS Help Desk (6-2001) or via for assistance with General Ledger. Your call will be handled by the appropriate member of the FSS Oracle Financial Applications team.

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