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The 30-Step Monthly Close Checklist
Close your books in 15 days or less. This is the exact checklist Northstar uses across 500+ client engagements, with timeline phases, responsible party assignments, and detailed procedures for every step.
What's Inside
A complete monthly close process, step by step
Most companies either close too slowly (30+ days) or skip steps that lead to errors compounding over time. This checklist organizes the entire close into three phases with clear ownership so nothing falls through the cracks.
Bank reconciliation procedures and common discrepancies to catch
AR aging review process with follow-up triggers at 30, 60, and 90+ days
AP accruals methodology: what to accrue, when, and how to avoid missing expenses
Payroll reconciliation steps including benefits, taxes, and PTO accruals
Revenue recognition checkpoints for subscription, project, and product-based businesses
Inventory adjustment procedures and shrinkage documentation
Financial statement preparation workflow with review checkpoints
KPI dashboard update process and variance analysis framework
Close Timeline
DAYS 1-5
Reconciliation
DAYS 5-10
Accruals
DAYS 10-15
Statements
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