How do I retroactively reconcile credit card expenses?

Hello there, @TurkuLinda.

Credit card is a liability by default. That's why when you view the entered CC expenses within your QuickBooks account, it appears as a liability. 

QuickBooks has a special type of account called a CC type, and you can use that when you pay for something. If you want, you can utilize the expense screen and set the pay from the account to the CC account. Go to the +New button. Then, select Expense under the Vendor column.

Then, let's review the opening balance that you entered in QuickBooks. Sometimes it doesn't include the transactions that were pending when you made the account. Here's how:

1. Click the Accounting menu, then select Chart of Accounts.
2. Find the account on the list.
3. Click View register to get more details.
4. Search for the opening balance entry. It should have an “Opening Balance Equity” in the Account column.
5. Make a note of the date and balance. 
6. If you forgot to enter an opening balance but you're already tracking transactions in the account. Here's how to enter an opening balance manually so your accounts stay balanced.

Also, you can compare the balance to your real-life account. Log in to your bank's website, or find your bank statement. Then, set your account to see the balance for the day you set as your opening balance date in QuickBooks. Once done, compare the balance on your bank records to what you entered as the opening balance in QuickBooks.

In QuickBooks Online, select Settings ⚙ and then Reconcile. Click Get started to continue. Then, I recommend visiting this article to view the complete steps on how to reconcile an account in QuickBooks.

You can also read out these helpful articles about reconciliation in QuickBooks:

• Undo and remove transactions from reconciliations in QuickBooks Online
• How to adjust a reconciliation
• How do I view, print, or export a reconciliation report?

If you need anything else, please let me know by commenting below. The Community and I will be here to help you. Take care and have a good one, -etimadhalal-com.