What Is a Job Number?

Overview

In Jobpac, a job number is the unique identifier for a project. It is used throughout the system to link budgets, costs, revenue and reporting back to the same project.

How job numbers work

Every project in Jobpac is set up as a job. The job number is the key reference for that job within a particular WorkID.

Recommended format

Although Jobpac allows up to six characters, it is usually recommended to use four or five digits. This helps because:

• Shorter numbers are easier to read, remember and key in.
• Some related references, such as purchase orders or subcontract agreements, have a fixed length.
• Using four or five digits leaves room to include the job number inside those references.

A consistent, planned job numbering scheme makes it easier to recognise and search for projects across the system.

Where you use job numbers

Job numbers appear throughout Jobpac, including:

• Job setup and maintenance screens
• Job and cost enquiries
• Time entry and payroll costing
• Purchase orders and subcontract agreements
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Project and financial reports

Why job numbers matter

A clear job numbering scheme helps you to:

Job numbers are the backbone of project identification in Jobpac. Getting them right from the start supports accurate job costing and reliable reporting.