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Troubleshooting Common Issues in the General Ledger

"I don't see a transaction I expected."

Possible causes:

  • Wrong account filter selected

  • Wrong date range selected

  • Transaction hasn't been recorded yet (invoice not generated, payment not entered)

  • Transaction was deleted

Solution:

  • Clear all filters and search for the transaction

  • Check the source record (invoice, payment, payable) to confirm it exists

  • Verify the date of the transaction falls within your filter range


"The GL balance doesn't match my bank account."

Possible causes:

  • Payments received but not recorded in DoorSpot

  • Payments made but not recorded in DoorSpot

  • Bank fees or interest not recorded

  • Timing differences (transaction recorded in one system but not the other)

Solution:

  • Run a reconciliation comparing GL to bank statement line by line

  • Record any missing transactions

  • Make adjusting entries for bank fees, interest, or other items


"My accountant says the GL entries are wrong."

Possible causes:

  • Transactions recorded to wrong accounts

  • Amounts entered incorrectly at the source

  • Missing transactions

  • Duplicate entries

Solution:

  • Work with your accountant to identify specific errors

  • Determine if corrections should be made in the GL or source records

  • Make adjusting entries as directed

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