QuickBooks Online API

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Accounting
 application

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FAQ on integrating with QuickBooks Online’s API

How is my customer's QuickBooks Online data encrypted and where is it stored?

Your customers’ QuickBooks Online data is encrypted at rest and in transit through AES-256 encryption. 

The data is also stored securely in AWS data centers, with regional storage options available based on customer needs. For example, Merge provides a multi-tenant environment in the US that stores data in AWS's North Virginia region, while EU and APAC data can be stored in AWS's Stockholm and Singapore regions, respectively. 

Additionally, Merge offers a single-tenant environment for customers needing enhanced data isolation​​.

How long does it take developers to set up a QuickBooks Online integration through Merge?

The process of building to Merge’s Accounting Unified API typically takes a few days. And once you’ve built to the unified API you can not only add a QuickBooks Online integration to your platform but also other accounting integrations, such as Xero, Sage Intacct, and NetSuite.

How much does it cost to integrate with QuickBooks Online through Merge?

The cost depends on the pricing plan you're on. Merge offers a Launch plan starting at $650/month for up to 10 Production Linked Accounts, with additional accounts costing $65 each. 

For more extensive needs, the Professional and Enterprise plans provide larger volumes and advanced features. 

You can contact Merge's sales team for custom pricing based on your requirements​​ and/or review Merge’s pricing page for more details.

What are some popular endpoints for QuickBooks Online?

Here are some common endpoints for not online QuickBooks Online but also many other accounting integrations Merge supports:

  • Transactions endpoint (https://api.merge.dev/api/accounting/v1/transactions): retrieve a list of financial transactions from customers to help them analyze transaction history and make critical forecasting decisions
  • Invoices endpoint (https://api.merge.dev/api/accounting/v1/invoices): get, create, or update invoices issued or received by the customer to help them manage accounts receivable or payable
  • Accounts endpoint (https://api.merge.dev/api/accounting/v1/accounts): help customers fetch or create information on different financial accounts (e.g., bank accounts, credit card accounts, cost of goods sold)
  • Journal entries endpoint (https://api.merge.dev/api/accounting/v1/journal-entries): enable customers to retrieve journal entries from their general ledgers or create new journal entries in their general ledgers

You can find additional accounting endpoints in Merge’s Docs.

Can I sync historical data from QuickBooks using Merge?

Yes, Merge supports syncing a wide range of historical data from QuickBooks Online, whether that’s pulling past transactions, invoices, and so on. 

This gives your product a more complete financial picture, which allows it to deliver more value. For instance, if you offer a financial modeling platform, you can offer more accurate forecasts. And if you provide an AI copilot, it can address more questions and do so with greater accuracy.

What are some other accounting platforms I can integrate with via Merge?

In addition to QuickBooks, Merge lets you integrate with Xero, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and several others. You can see the full list of accounting integrations Merge supports here.

In addition, each integration lets you access a wide range of Merge’s Common Models, or normalized data models. This ensures that you're able to sync all the data you need from customers’ accounting tools, regardless of the tools they use.

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Get Employee Data
import merge
from merge.client import Merge
merge_client = Merge(api_key="<YOUR_API_KEY>", account_token="<YOUR_ACCOUNT_TOKEN>")
employee = merge_client.hris.employees.list()
import { MergeClient, Merge } from '@mergeapi/merge-node-client';
const merge = new MergeClient({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  accountToken: 'YOUR_ACCOUNT_TOKEN',
});
employee = await merge.hris.employees.list()
ApiClient.instance.authentications.tokenAuth = {
  type: 'bearer',
  accessToken: 'API_KEY',
};
new EmployeesApi().employeesList('ACCOUNT_TOKEN', {}, (data) => {
  console.log(data);
});
import (
  "context"
  "fmt"
  merge "github.com/fern-api/merge-go"
  mergeclient "github.com/fern-api/merge-go/client"
  "github.com/fern-api/merge-go/hris"
)

client := mergeclient.NewClient(
  mergeclient.ClientWithAuthApiKey("<YOUR_API_KEY>"),
  mergeclient.ClientWithHeaderAccountToken("<YOUR_ACCOUNT_TOKEN>"),
)
employee, err := client.Hris().Employees().List(
  context.TODO(),
  &hris.EmployeesRetrieveRequest{
    IncludeRemoteData: merge.Bool(true),
  },
)
if err != nil {
  return err
}
fmt.Printf("Retrieved employee with ID %q\n", *employee.Id)
ApiClient client = Configuration.getDefaultApiClient();
client.setBasePath('https://api.merge.dev/api/ats/v1');
ApiKeyAuth tokenAuth = client.getAuthentication('tokenAuth');
tokenAuth.setApiKey('API_KEY');
CandidatesApi apiInstance = new CandidatesApi(client);
apiInstance.candidatesList('ACCOUNT_TOKEN');
import com.merge.api.MergeApiClient;
import com.merge.api.resources.hris.employees.requests.EmployeesRetrieveRequest;
import com.merge.api.resources.hris.types.Employee;
MergeApiClient mergeClient = MergeApiClient.builder()
    .accountToken("ACCOUNT_TOKEN")
    .apiKey("API_KEY")
    .build();
Employee employee = mergeClient.hris().employees().list(
    EmployeesRetrieveRequest.builder()
        .includeRemoteData(true)
        .build());
{
"id": "0958cbc6-6040-430a-848e-aafacbadf4ae",
"remote_id": "19202938",
"employee_number": "2",
"company": "8d9fd929-436c-4fd4-a48b-0c61f68d6178",
"first_name": "Dirna",
"last_name": "Emanuel",
"display_full_name": "Dirna Emanuel",
"username": "dirnaemanuel",
"groups": [
  "21a54124-397f-494d-985e-3c5b330b8a68"
],
"work_email": "dirna@merge.dev",
"personal_email": "dirnaemanuel@gmail.com",
"mobile_phone_number": "+1234567890",
"employments": [
  "17a54124-287f-494d-965e-3c5b330c9a68"
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