Reconciliation pain is usually a symptom of disconnected records:
- invoices in one place
- receipts in another
- “allocation decisions” in chat
This guide is a practical way to reconcile receipts to invoices consistently.
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Step-by-step reconciliation
Step 1: confirm invoice source of truth
You need a reliable list of:
- posted invoices
- due dates
- balances
If invoice statuses are unclear, reconciliation becomes guesswork.
Step 2: record receipts as explicit entries
For each receipt:
- tenant
- date
- amount
- method/reference
Step 3: allocate receipts to outstanding exposure consistently
Allocation rule options (choose one and stick to it):
- oldest invoices first
- due-date order
- explicit allocation per receipt
The key is consistency.
Step 4: validate remaining balance
After allocation:
- confirm outstanding list is correct
- confirm partials are visible (not hidden)
Step 5: use aging to confirm expected outcomes
If reconciliation is working, aging movement should match reality.
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Copy/paste reconciliation checklist
- Invoice list is explicit and current
- Receipts are recorded with reference evidence
- Allocation rule is consistent
- Partial payments leave explicit remaining balances
- Aging movement is reviewed weekly
Next steps
If reconciliation is consistently painful, it’s a sign you need a system of record across invoicing and collections.
Start with: