13-week cash flow Excel template
Build a weekly view of cash receipts, payments, and minimum reserve.
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Month-end close checklist
Give each close a clear sequence, accountable owners, and a consistent review process.
Talk with ScaleRediBefore the close begins
- Assign owners and deadlines for records, reconciliations, reviews, and approvals.
- Collect bank, card, payroll, and other statements for the period.
- Confirm that sales, bills, payroll, and expense records are complete.
- Identify unusual transactions and missing supporting information.
Reconcile and review
- Reconcile cash and card balances to statements.
- Review receivables, payables, and payment timing.
- Review payroll entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other relevant schedules.
- Review revenue recognition and supporting contract information where applicable.
- Confirm intercompany balances and consolidation adjustments if there are multiple entities.
- Investigate unexpected changes in the income statement and balance sheet.
Approve and report
- Resolve review questions and obtain required approvals.
- Save reconciliations and supporting schedules with the period records.
- Finalize financial reports and compare results with the budget.
- Document key variances, cash considerations, and decisions for leadership.
- Lock the period under your agreed process and carry open follow-ups into the next close.
Set a realistic close target
ScaleRedi close targets assume complete records, supporting information, and required client approvals by the 3rd business day of the month. The target date depends on the monthly tier and agreed scope.
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