reconciliation

Compare general ledger balances against subledgers and bank statements.

Updated Mar 5, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins --skill reconciliation-8gg-git

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Skill: reconciliation
Source: https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/main/finance/skills/reconciliation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins --skill reconciliation-8gg-git

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps ensure financial accuracy by providing a structured approach to comparing financial records and identifying discrepancies.

Core Features & Use Cases

Account Reconciliation: Compares General Ledger (GL) balances to subledgers, bank statements, or third-party data.
Discrepancy Identification: Categorizes and analyzes reconciling items based on timing, required adjustments, or items needing investigation.
Use Case: Use this skill to perform a monthly bank reconciliation by comparing your company's cash balance in the GL to the bank's statement, identifying outstanding checks and deposits in transit.

Quick Start

Use the reconciliation skill to compare the GL accounts receivable balance to the AR subledger aging report for the period ending last month.

Frequently Asked Questions about reconciliation

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

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How do I perform a bank reconciliation comparing my general ledger cash balance to a bank statement?▼

Bank reconciliation compares your general ledger cash balance against the bank statement to identify discrepancies. It categorizes reconciling items like outstanding checks and deposits in transit to ensure your financial records match external data sources accurately.

What is the best way to reconcile general ledger balances against subledgers?▼

Reconciling general ledger balances against subledgers involves systematic comparison of account totals to identify mismatches. This process categorizes discrepancies by timing differences, required adjustments, or items needing investigation to guarantee financial statement accuracy.

Can I use this skill to match intercompany accounts and identify timing differences?▼

Yes, this skill supports intercompany account matching alongside GL-to-subledger comparisons and bank reconciliations. It systematically compares records and categorizes reconciling items to help resolve intercompany discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy across entities.

How do you categorize reconciling items found during an account reconciliation?▼

During account reconciliation, reconciling items are categorized based on their nature, such as timing differences, required accounting adjustments, or discrepancies needing further investigation. This systematic categorization ensures financial statement accuracy and clarifies outstanding balances.

Do I need specific file formats or data sources to compare my accounts receivable subledger to the GL?▼

You need access to your general ledger balances and your subledger aging report data to compare accounts receivable. The skill processes these internal and external data sources to systematically identify and categorize any reconciling items.

Why does my general ledger balance not match my subledger aging report?▼

A general ledger balance not matching a subledger aging report indicates reconciling items like timing differences or unrecorded adjustments. Systematic comparison categorizes these discrepancies to ensure financial statement accuracy and resolve the outstanding balance differences.