Journal Summary Report

The Journal Summary report provides a consolidated view of all journal entries posted within a specific date range. It includes reference numbers and transaction amounts, helping users track financial activity across the organization.

Benefits:

Monthly or Period-End Review: Ideal for reviewing all journal entries made during a specific period (e.g., 09/01/2025 to 09/30/2025).

Audit Preparation: Useful for internal or external audits to verify that all transactions are properly recorded.

Error Detection: Helps identify discrepancies or unusual entries that may require correction.

Financial Reconciliation: Supports reconciliation efforts by listing all posted entries in one place.

Who Uses the Journal Summary Report, How Often, and Why

Office Manager	Monthly/audit cycles	Oversees accounting operations and ensures journal entries are complete and accurate.
Controller	Monthly, quarterly, audits	Reviews all journal entries for compliance, reconciliation, and financial oversight.
Accounting Clerk	Weekly to monthly	Posts and verifies journal entries; uses the report to confirm accuracy and detect errors.
General Manager	Monthly or quarterly	May review summaries for high-level financial oversight and operational decisions.
Fixed Ops Director	Occasionally	May use the report to understand financial impacts of service and parts operations.
Payroll Administrator	Monthly or during payroll audits	Uses the report to verify payroll-related journal entries and ensure proper posting.