ScrapRight Training Guide: How to Set Up and Use Multiple Checking Accounts
ScrapRight allows users to configure and manage multiple checking accounts within the system.
This feature is especially useful for businesses that:
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Use different bank accounts for various branches or purposes.
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Need to maintain separate check number sequences for each account.
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Handle both buying and selling transactions with distinct payment accounts.
This guide will show you how to set up multiple checking accounts and how to select them during a transaction.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Log In to ScrapRight
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From the login screen, enter your credentials and access the ScrapRight dashboard.
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Once logged in, navigate to the Admin tab.
Step 2: Navigate to Configuration Settings
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Under the Admin tab, select Configuration.
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This section allows you to manage how the software operates and connects to your organization’s setup.
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Within Configuration, click on the Organization tab.
Step 3: Open Check Configuration
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On the Organization tab, scroll down on the right-hand side of the screen.
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Locate the section labeled Check Configuration.
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This is where you’ll manage your check account details.
Step 4: Add a New Checking Account
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Click Add Check Entry to create a new account.
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Enter the following details:
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Bank Name: The name of the bank associated with the account.
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Bank Code: The internal or reference code for that bank.
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Account Number: The bank account number from which checks will be written.
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Starting Check Number: The first check number in the sequence.
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Manual Next Check: (Optional) Specify a manual check number if needed to skip or reset a sequence.
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Account Type: Choose one of the following:
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Buy and Sell Account
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Buy Only Account
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Sell Only Account
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Save your configuration once all details are entered.
You can repeat this process to add as many checking accounts as needed.
Step 5: Apply Checking Accounts in Transactions
Once your accounts are set up, you can use them directly during transactions.
From the Ticketing or Accounts Payable (AP) Screen:
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Create a new transaction as usual.
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Enter weight and customer details.
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Ensure the Compliance checkbox is marked.
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When ready to pay out the transaction, click the Payment Type drop-down menu.
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You will see multiple check options (e.g., Check 1, Check 2, Check 3, Check 4).
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Select the checking account you wish to use for this payment.
Each check type corresponds to a different checking account and has its own unique check number sequence.
Step 6: Verify Check Number Sequences
When selecting different checking accounts:
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Each account will display its next check number in sequence.
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Example:
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Check 1: Next check number 654352
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Check 2: Next check number 654353
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Check 4: Next check number 6504
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ScrapRight automatically tracks these sequences separately for each checking account.
Summary
| Action | Description |
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| Admin → Configuration → Organization | Access account setup options. |
| Check Configuration | Manage all checking accounts. |
| Add Check Entry | Create a new bank account record. |
| Select Account Type | Define as Buy Only, Sell Only, or Buy/Sell. |
| Use in Ticketing/AP Screen | Choose the desired account during payout. |
| Separate Check Sequences | Each account maintains its own check numbering. |
Best Practices
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Maintain clear naming for each bank account to avoid confusion during transactions.
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Verify the starting check number matches your physical checkbook sequence.
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Regularly audit your check configurations to ensure they align with your accounting records.
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Only users with administrative permissions should create or modify check configurations.
This concludes the training guide on How to Set Up and Use Multiple Checking Accounts in ScrapRight.