Bank Reconciliation

Match your books to your bank statement for accuracy.

Starting a Reconciliation

  1. Go to Chart of Accounts
  2. Click Reconcile next to your bank account
  3. Enter:
    • Statement Date: End date on your bank statement
    • Statement Ending Balance: Balance shown on statement
  4. Click Start Reconciliation

Matching Transactions

You'll see two lists:

For each transaction on your bank statement:

  1. Find the matching transaction in BizBooks Pro
  2. Click to mark it as Cleared
  3. The "Difference" amount updates in real-time
Tip: Sort by amount to quickly find matching transactions. The amount should match exactly.

Handling Discrepancies

Missing Transactions

If a transaction appears on your statement but not in BizBooks:

  1. Click Add Transaction
  2. Enter the missing transaction
  3. It will be marked as cleared automatically

Wrong Amounts

If amounts don't match:

  1. Check for typos in your entry
  2. Edit the transaction if needed
  3. Or create an adjustment entry

Duplicate Transactions

If you have duplicates, void or delete the extra entry.

Completing Reconciliation

When the Difference shows $0.00:

  1. Click Finish Reconciliation
  2. All cleared transactions are locked
  3. A reconciliation record is saved
Warning: Once reconciled, you shouldn't edit those transactions. If you must, you'll need to undo the reconciliation first.
Tip: Reconcile monthly when you receive your bank statement. This catches errors early and keeps your books accurate.