Month-End Close Checklist

Whether you manage your own books or handle them for clients, the end of the month shouldn’t feel like chaos.
The Bookkeeper’s Monthly Close Checklist from Kelley Accounting Services gives you a proven, repeatable system to close out your financials with confidence.

This template walks you through every step — from reconciling bank accounts and verifying transactions to reviewing financial statements and saving backup files. Designed by accounting professionals who’ve managed real small-business books, this checklist keeps your process clean, consistent, and stress-free.

✅ Full month-end closing workflow (from transaction review to reporting)
✅ Editable checklist — track tasks by date and initials
✅ Pre-filled accounting categories (bank recs, journal entries, etc.)
✅ Space for notes, due dates, and document storage
✅ Includes Excel + Printable PDF versions
✅ Perfect for solo bookkeepers, business owners, or small accounting teams

• Freelance bookkeepers who manage client accounts
• Business owners doing their own bookkeeping
• Accounting managers training new team members
• Entrepreneurs who want organized, CPA-ready books each month

At Kelley Accounting Services, we use these exact steps to keep client books clean and ready for review. This checklist brings that same professional structure to your monthly close — saving time, preventing errors, and keeping you audit-ready all year long.