How to Record Monthly G&A Team Payroll for Finance, HR, Legal and Executive Staff
Recording gross salaries for General and Administrative staff as operating expenses below the gross profit line.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G&A Expense — Salaries | Expense (+) | 35,000.00 | - |
| Wages Payable | Liability (+) | - | 35,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
General & Administrative (G&A) salaries are operating expenses below the gross profit line. They are tracked separately from Sales & Marketing and R&D to give investors a clear view of the cost structure.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
G&A includes: finance, accounting, HR, legal, IT administration, and the CEO/COO/CFO. Be careful not to misclassify roles — a VP of Engineering is R&D, not G&A. A VP of Sales is S&M, not G&A. Accurate department tagging in the HRIS (BambooHR, Workday) flowing to the ERP ensures correct classification. G&A as a % of revenue is a key benchmark investors use to assess operational efficiency.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify cost center assignments match actual employee roles and that executives are classified correctly. Any salary partially attributable to multiple departments (e.g., a CEO spending 50% on fundraising) may require allocation across G&A, S&M, and potentially R&D.
📄 Required Documentation
Payroll register with department cost center, org chart confirming G&A roles, any salary allocation memo for multi-function executives, and G&A as % of revenue trend analysis.
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