Ledger review and period handoff

Step by step

1. Choose period Staff Accountant

   Staff Accountant identifies the organization and Open accounting period for the entry.

   • Set accounting context.
   • Updates Accounting periods, Organizations

2. Code lines Staff Accountant

   Staff Accountant selects ledger accounts and enters debit and credit lines.

   • Build the journal detail.
   • Updates Journal entries, Journal lines, Ledger accounts

3. Check balance Staff Accountant

   Staff Accountant compares line debit and credit totals and the out-of-balance result.

   • Keep exceptions in review.
   • Updates Journal entries, Journal lines

4. Review posting Controller

   Controller inspects the source, organization and period before the entry is marked Posted.

   • Approve the accounting handoff.
   • Updates Journal entries, Accounting periods
   ApprovalA person approves before the work moves on.

5. Inspect period Controller

   Controller checks entries and expense reports tied to the period before changing its status.

   • Close the period review.
   • Updates Accounting periods, Expense reports, Journal entries

Staff Accountant

, Controller.

Their access and decision limits are agreed in [roles](/travel-expense-management/roles).