Month-End Close
Close books on a predictable cadence. Reduce month-to-month surprises.
Balenta delivers month-end close designed for US businesses. We use automation to reduce repetitive work, then apply structured human review to keep outputs accurate and consistent.
What's Included
- →Reconcile all cash and payment accounts
- →Validate revenue vs payouts
- →Review payroll and major expenses
- →Finalize statements and notes
How It Works
- →Step 1: Reconcile accounts
- →Step 2: Run close checklist
- →Step 3: Resolve exceptions and approvals
- →Step 4: Finalize statements
- →Step 5: Share variance notes and next actions
Who This Is For
- →Businesses that want predictable month-end delivery.
- →Teams that value documented close processes.
- →Founders who want visibility without internal finance headcount.
Deliverables
- →Final P&L and Balance Sheet
- →Close checklist completion notes
- →Variance explanations and exception list
Tools Supported
QuickBooks Online / Xero · Stripe/PayPal/Shopify reports · Payroll exports
Timelines
Typical cadence: 7–12 business days after month end, with a clear exception list if any items are pending.
Controls & Confidentiality
Confidentiality-first handling is built into our workflow. Access is restricted to what is required to deliver the work, and review checkpoints reduce preventable errors.
Month-End Close — Common Questions
Bank reconciliation, payment processor reconciliation, payroll review, expense review, and statement finalization with variance notes.
Yes. Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, and other processors are reconciled as part of the close checklist.
Yes. Fast-track close (5–7 days) is available for Growth and Scale plan clients with clean data.
Yes. We support both cash and accrual basis depending on your business needs.
We send a close summary for your review. Approvals are tracked in the close checklist.
We document missing items in the exception list and hold the close open until resolved.
Simplify Your Financial
Management Today
Automation for speed, human review for accuracy, and confidentiality-first handling of your financial data.