I need to write a check (direct deposit) for another employee - after last Friday's regular payroll run. How do I initiate the extra payment?

I can help you write a check for your employee, finance196.

QuickBooks Online (QBO) has the option to generate an unscheduled paycheck for compensating an employee outside of their usual payment schedule. I'll guide you on how to do it.

1. Go to the Payroll menu, then select Employees.
2. Click Run Payroll.
3. Find the employee you want to pay, then select Create another check.
4. Enter the hourly or salary compensation.
5. Make sure to select the correct pay period and check date.
6. Select Preview Payroll, and click Submit Payroll.

Check out this article to read more details about this option: Create Unscheduled Payroll Check.

Feel free to visit these articles as well in case you need to do these tasks in QBO:

• Run Payroll Reports
• Set Up and Manage Payroll Schedules

Please let me know how else I can help you with your payroll transactions. I'm always here to help. Have a good one!