Databases template

Month-end close and client document tracker

Standardize month-end close across clients, from collecting documents to preparation, review and resolving exceptions.

Industry
Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax
Team
Operations, Finance
Use case
Project management, Documents and evidence
Tags
Approval workflow Client delivery

Template preview

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All records table — actual database screenshot

Overview

What this template supports

A close management database for accounting and bookkeeping teams. It tracks each close task with client, period, task type, preparer, reviewer, due date, document status, source system, exception, review result and evidence. It includes a complete table view, a status board and saved views for the close checklist, close progress and the client document queue.

  • Status board from not started to complete
  • Client document queue
  • Preparer and reviewer on every task
  • Exceptions stage and evidence files

How to use this template

  • Review the workflow

    Confirm the stages from Not started to Complete and the label options match how your team works.

  • Plan your records

    Decide which clients, periods, close tasks and owners your team needs to track.

  • Decide who has access

    Invite the people who update records and confirm what each person can view or edit before sharing anything outside your team.

Frequently asked questions

What does Month-end close and client document tracker help me do?

Standardize month-end close across clients, from collecting documents to preparation, review and resolving exceptions.

What is included in this template?

It includes Status board from not started to complete, Client document queue, Preparer and reviewer on every task and Exceptions stage and evidence files.

Who is this template designed for?

It is designed for Operations and Finance teams working in Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax.

What should I review before using this template?

Confirm the stages from Not started to Complete and the label options match how your team works. Decide which clients, periods, close tasks and owners your team needs to track.

How can I explore the template?

Browse the table and Kanban screenshots to compare the views and inspect how records are organized.