I have an employee that I am trying to issue a bonus check for and it says that 1 employee profile needs attention (orange circle with !)

Hello there, Lisa.

It seems there's an alert indicating one employee profile requires attention before issuing the bonus check. Let's review and update the necessary details in the employee's profile to proceed smoothly.

In QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll, if you see an orange circle with an exclamation mark, it's a heads-up that there's something that needs your attention before you can move forward with your payroll tasks. This alert helps ensure everything is in order so that you can process payroll smoothly.

The alert you're seeing could be due to several reasons. First, there might be some essential information missing from your employee profiles, such as Social Security Number, birthdate, address, or specific payroll details like pay rate or tax withholding settings.

Additionally, if the bank account used for payroll transactions hasn't been verified yet, this verification is necessary to enable direct deposit payments.

Lastly, ensure that all tasks in your payroll checklist are completed, including finalizing previous payroll runs and addressing any other alerts. Please make sure these issues are resolved to ensure smooth payroll processing.

To fix the issue, simply click on the alert, and QuickBooks will guide you directly to the section where the problem can be resolved. Just update or correct the information as prompted, and you should be all set to proceed with payroll.

 
For more information on this topic, you can refer to the article titled: Edit or Change Employee Info in Payroll.

Additionally, you have the option to generate a payroll report which provides a comprehensive overview of your company's payroll expenditures. This includes employee wages, bonuses, taxes, and other associated expenses.

If you encounter any issues, the QuickBooks Online team is here to provide assistance and ensure everything runs smoothly for you.