Bookkeeping7 min
Bank Reconciliation Best Practices for US Businesses
Monthly close steps, dual-pane matching, and auto-suggest rules that cut statement-to-ledger variance before your accountant files.
Why reconcile every month
Reconciliation proves your books match the bank. It catches fraud, duplicate entries, missing deposits, and timing differences before tax season.
CSV import workflow
Download CSV or OFX from your bank, import statement lines, and match against posted ledger transactions. Auto-suggest scores amount, date, and description similarity.
Complete when difference is zero
Statement ending balance minus matched ledger activity should equal zero. Lock the reconciliation period before running P&L and balance sheet reports.
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