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May 28, 2025
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Deposit, Journal entry and Check matching

  • May 28, 2025
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When reviewing transactions I see a cleared check presented with options to match it either to the check record OR the journal entry.

 

How can I ensure that the transaction is connected to the appropriate check number AND the journal entry balance is marked paid? 

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May 28, 2025

Thanks for getting in touch with the Community, ShakeItUp.

 

When you see an option to Match, it means QuickBooks matched your downloaded transaction with one you've already entered, like an invoice, a check, etc. Matching them links the records together so you don't get duplicates.

 

Here's how it's done:
 

  1. From your Bank transactions screen, find a downloaded record. Look for "matches found" in its Category or Match column.
  2. Click the downloaded record to expand your view. Note its date, Description (or Bank detail), and amount spent or received.
  3. Review the Suggested matches for any possible matching transactions already entered in QuickBooks.
  4. Select the link next to each match to get more details. Suggested matches will be the same as and from a similar date range for your transaction. Confirm the match is correct. If it's not, hit Find other matches to look for other transactions.
  5. Once you've found its match, select Match.

 

I've also included a detailed resource about matching transactions which may come in handy moving forward: Match online bank transactions

 

If there's any additional questions, I'm just a post away. Have an awesome Wednesday!