> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.arcuserp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Bank Reconciliation > Bank reconciliation matches bank activity to cash entries in Arcus so your bank statement and general ledger agree. Use it at period close or whenever cash activity needs a formal review. ## Open Bank Reconciliation Bank Reconciliation lives under Accounting, in the close and reconcile area. The overview shows completed reconciliations, in-progress work, difference counts, connected bank accounts, and the basic process your team follows. Bank Reconciliation overview with completed, in-progress, and with-differences counters, connected bank account, GL account, and how reconciliation works ## What Must Be Ready First * A bank account must be set up in Arcus. * The bank account should be linked to the correct GL cash account. * The statement date and ending balance should come from the bank statement. * Cash, check, deposit, payout, fee, and journal activity should be posted before final review. * Plaid bank feed is helpful when configured, but manual review is still required. **Do not reconcile against the wrong GL account** If the bank account is linked to the wrong GL cash account, the reconciliation can look clean while the books are still wrong. Confirm the linked GL account before starting. ## Start a Reconciliation 1. Open **Accounting**. 2. Open **Bank Reconciliation**. 3. Click **New Reconciliation** or open **Start Reconciliation**. 4. Select the bank account from the statement. 5. Enter the statement date. 6. Enter the ending balance from the statement. 7. Add notes when the period needs explanation. 8. Begin reconciliation. Start Bank Reconciliation tab with bank account selector, statement date, ending balance, notes, and Begin Reconciliation action ## Match Bank Activity to GL Entries In the matching workspace, bank transactions are compared with cash entries Arcus has posted to the linked GL account. The goal is for the difference to reach zero or for any remaining difference to be understood and approved. Use the dedicated Bank Feed Match Workspace guide when you need detailed steps for auto-match suggestions, manual matches, AP payment matches, printed checks, marketplace payout deposits, and removing incorrect matches. * **Auto suggestions**: Arcus can suggest matches based on amount, date, and reference details. * **Manual matches**: users can select a bank transaction and one or more GL entries when the suggestion is not enough. * **Outstanding checks**: entries may be valid in Arcus even if the bank has not cleared them yet. * **Bank fees**: fees may need a posted entry before the difference clears. * **Duplicates**: duplicate bank feed rows or duplicate journal activity should be investigated before completion. **Use the statement as the source of truth** The bank statement ending balance and date define the reconciliation period. Do not adjust those numbers just to make the screen turn green. ## Complete or Hold the Reconciliation Complete the reconciliation when the difference is zero or when your accounting policy allows a documented difference. Hold it open when the difference needs research. * Review unmatched bank transactions. * Review unmatched GL entries. * Post missing bank fees, deposits, payouts, or corrections when appropriate. * Confirm outstanding checks and timing differences are expected. * Save notes that explain unusual items. **Reconciliation is an audit checkpoint** A completed reconciliation is not just a visual status. It records that the cash account was reviewed against a bank statement for a specific period. ## Common Blocks * **No bank account appears**: set up the bank account and link it to a GL cash account. * **Plaid feed is empty**: review Plaid setup, bank feed permissions, and sync timing. * **Difference will not clear**: look for missing bank fees, duplicate entries, outstanding checks, timing differences, or wrong statement balance. * **Wrong GL entries appear**: confirm the bank account is linked to the right GL account. * **Cannot complete**: check permissions, required fields, open differences, and accounting-period controls. ## Related Articles Understand account structure, account types, and posting behavior. Create, review, and reverse journal entries. Review transaction history, source activity, debits, credits, and running balance for one GL account. Match bank feed rows to GL cash entries, AP payments, printed checks, and marketplace payouts. Compare control accounts to subledgers, review clearing account health, and audit GL integrity check logs. Run balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow, and operational reports. Connect Stripe, marketplaces, shipping, email, and other services.