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QuickBooks Reconciliation HelpQuickBooks reconciliation help when the difference won't hit $0.00.
Bank or credit card reconciliation stuck? I find why QuickBooks doesn't match your statement and correct it — documented, without plug entries.
Free assessment → fixed quote → no surprise bills.
Why QuickBooks reconciliations stop matching.
Beginning balance changed after past reconciled transactions were edited or deleted
Duplicate transactions added from the bank feed
Transfers or payments recorded twice — or in the wrong account
Old uncleared items that should have been resolved
Statement date or ending balance entered incorrectly
Opening balances that never matched the bank
Careful, documented cleanup — without disrupting your current books.
How reconciliation help works.
A reconciliation should end with a $0.00 difference between QuickBooks and your statement. When it doesn't, forcing an adjustment can hide the real problem and carry it into future months.
What I do
- Trace the difference back to the month it started
- Identify the specific transactions causing the gap
- Correct them and reconcile each month in order
- Give you a summary of every change so your tax preparer can follow it
One month or many
If only one month won't tie out, a Single-Month Correction is often the right fit. If the difference has rolled forward for months, a Multi-Month Correction or catch-up bookkeeping may be needed. The free assessment tells you which.
QuickBooks reconciliation pricing
Same fixed pricing as every Lakeshore Ledger project. You get a written quote before any work or payment begins.
A complete assessment of your QuickBooks file with written findings and clear next steps.
Reconcile and correct one month that won't tie out, with every fix documented.
Several months of accumulated errors brought back into balance, in order.
A full reset of long-neglected books. Quoted after your free assessment.
Common questions
Why doesn't my QuickBooks reconciliation match my bank statement?
Common causes include edited or deleted reconciled transactions, bank-feed duplicates, transfers recorded twice, and an incorrect statement date or ending balance. A review of the file pinpoints which applies.
Should I just enter an adjustment to make it balance?
Generally it's better to find the cause first. An unexplained adjustment can hide errors that affect your reports and taxes.
Can you help with credit card reconciliations too?
Yes. Bank and credit card accounts that don't match are core reconciliation work.
Do you work with clients outside Chicago?
Yes. I work remotely with clients nationwide.
Educational information only. Not tax, legal or accounting advice for your specific situation — talk with your tax preparer or attorney about your own facts.
Let's get your reconciliation to $0.00.
Send a short note about what isn't matching. If you have a tax or lender deadline, include the date. You'll get a reply within 24–48 hours and a clear, no-pressure plan.
Request a free assessment