Bank and card reconciliations done each week leave far less to do at month end.
Small changes that speed up the month end close
Practical steps finance teams can take without new software.
The month end close often takes longer than it should because work piles up in the last few days. Spreading it out helps.
Reconcile weekly
Use a checklist
A written close checklist with owners and due dates prevents steps from being missed or repeated.
Agree cutoffs
Set clear cutoff dates for expense claims and invoices and share them with the whole company.
