How do I record a loan made to an employee?

Create an asset account called something like, due from [name] and use that

Hello there, girard31.

We can set up an Other Current Asset account to record the loan you've made to an employee. Here's how:

1. Go to Accounting on the left panel.
2. Within the Chart of Accounts tab, click the New button at the upper-right corner.
3. Choose Other Current Assets in the Account Type and select Employee Cash Advances in the Detail Type.
4. Then, click Save and Close.
   

Once done, you can create a deduction item for the repayment. If you don't want to deduct the loan repayment to your employee's paycheck, you can create a deposit for it.

Also, you can check this article for additional details: Set up a loan in QuickBooks Online. Also, I'll add some articles for additional details about handling accounts in the COA:

• Learn how to delete bank, income, and other types of accounts from your chart of accounts.
• Move your chart of accounts to QuickBooks Online. 

Let me know if you have other questions. Take care and stay safe always!