month-end-prep

Reconcile Paywhere bank lines against QuickBooks and export a close packet.

Updated May 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paywhereb/paywhere-claude-plugins --skill month-end-prep
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Skill: month-end-prep
Source: https://github.com/paywhereb/paywhere-claude-plugins/tree/main/paywhere-smb/skills/month-end-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paywhereb/paywhere-claude-plugins --skill month-end-prep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Month-end close often stalls on uncategorized transactions, mismatched bank activity, missing receipts, and unclear changes in revenue and margin, leaving SMB owners unsure what to fix before exporting figures to their accountant.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • QuickBooks ↔ Paywhere reconciliation: Reconciles Paywhere bank lines to QuickBooks transaction register lines, flags discrepancies, and places in-transit wires/ACH into a planning bucket.
  • Close packet output: Produces a plain-English P&L narrative plus an exportable close packet (xlsx + one-page PDF summary) after explicit owner sign-off.
  • Data-quality checks: Flags uncategorized items, suspicious duplicates, and missing receipts (when the Desktop receipts connector is available), so issues are surfaced before you finalize the record.

Quick Start

Ask: "Let's close the month for March, and walk me through any uncategorized items, reconciliation differences, duplicates, and missing receipts."

Frequently Asked Questions about month-end-prep

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I reconcile Paywhere bank lines against QuickBooks for a month-end close?

Month-end close reconciliation matches Paywhere bank lines to the QuickBooks transaction register, flags discrepancies, and isolates in-transit wires or ACH into a planning bucket before finalizing. This resolves mismatched bank activity and uncategorized transactions.

What's the best way to generate a P&L narrative and close packet for my accountant?

Generating a close packet produces a plain-English P&L narrative explaining revenue and margin changes, alongside exportable xlsx and one-page PDF summaries. The export requires explicit owner sign-off during the confirmation gate before finalizing.

How does month-end close handle missing receipts and uncategorized transactions?

Month-end close flags uncategorized items, suspicious duplicates, and missing receipts when the Desktop receipts connector is available. This data-quality check surfaces issues before you finalize records and export figures to your accountant.

Do I need QuickBooks transaction register pulls to explain why my revenue or margin changed?

Yes, you need QuickBooks P&L and transaction register pulls, Paywhere per-account matching, and a target month selection. These inputs identify what is missing and explain why revenue or margin changed in the final P&L narrative.

Can I use month-end close workflows for recurring reconciliation of in-transit status items?

Yes, month-end close applies to recurring monthly workflows by placing in-transit wires and ACH into a planning bucket. This handles in-transit status during Paywhere per-account transaction matching before owner confirmation.

Why does my month-end close stall on reconciliation gaps and suspicious duplicates?

Month-end close stalls when uncategorized transactions, mismatched bank activity, and missing receipts obscure record finalization. The workflow flags reconciliation gaps and suspicious duplicates during data-quality checks before exporting accountant-ready summaries.