How to use the Contractor Payments Report
Generate clear insights on contractor payments with the Contractor Payments Report.
Overview
The Contractor Payments Report shows all contractor payments and reimbursements for a defined time period. The data is grouped by contractor and payday, giving a clear view of payment history for each contractor.
The report is provided in CSV format and is available at the company level.
Example:
What is the Contractor Payments Report?
This report allows you to:
- View gross payments and reimbursements made to contractors
- Track contractor compensation by pay period
- Reference past payments when troubleshooting support requests
- Review amounts that were loaded during onboarding or setup
Each row represents one payday for one contractor.
Report columns
Column Heading | Definition |
Payroll | Public payroll ID |
Period Start | First date of the pay period |
Period End | Last date of the pay period |
Payday | Date of payment to the contractor |
First Name | Contractor’s first name |
Last Name | Contractor’s last name |
Business | Legal business name, if provided |
Payment Method | Payment method (e.g., direct deposit, manual) |
Amount | Base compensation to contractor |
Reimbursement | Reimbursement for approved expenses |
Net Pay | Total paid = Amount + Reimbursement |
When to use this report
The Contractor Payments Report is helpful for:
- Project-based cost tracking – View total contractor spend for specific timeframes
- Troubleshooting support tickets – Verify amounts and dates when investigating payment concerns
- Auditing setup data – Confirm that imported contractor information appears as expected
How to generate the report in Console
- Navigate to the company in Console
- Click the Reports tab
- Expand the Contractor Payments section
- Apply filters:
- Start date: earliest check date to include
- End date: latest check date to include
- Click to download the CSV file
FAQs
Is there a similar report for employees?
Yes. The Payroll Journal Report provides the same level of detail for employee payments. You can also choose to include contractors in that report for a consolidated view.
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Last updated on June 30, 2024