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How to add a manual bank account and journal entry

Written by Anthony Estrada

To guide users on how to manually add a bank account and track transactions within the Banking section.

Adding a Manual Bank Account

  1. Navigate to Banking.

  2. Click Add Account.

  3. Select Manual Account.

Enter Account Details

Fill out the required fields:

Account Name

  • Enter a name for the account.

  • Example: Test Account

Account Type

  • Select the appropriate account type.

  • Example: Checking Account

Account Number

  • Enter the last four digits of the bank account for tracking purposes.

Starting Balance

  • Enter the account balance based on the date you want to begin tracking transactions.

Balance Date

  • Select the date associated with the starting balance.

Example

  • Starting tracking date: January 15

  • Account balance on January 15: $10,000

Enter:

  • Balance: $10,000

  • Balance Date: January 15

  1. Click Save.

The manual bank account will now appear in the Banking section.

Adding a Transaction to the Manual Bank Account

  1. Navigate to Add General Entry.

  2. Enter the transaction details.

Transaction Information

Payee

  • Enter the vendor or company name.

  • Example: Ballpoint Marketing

Account Category

  • Select the expense category.

  • Example: Direct Mail

Campaign

  • Select the related campaign if applicable.

Amount

  • Enter the transaction amount.

  • Example: $2,500

Payment Account

  • Select the manual bank account created earlier.

  • Example: Test Account

  1. Click Save.

Result

  • The transaction will be recorded against the selected manual bank account.

  • The account balance will automatically update.

Example

  • Starting Balance: $10,000

  • Transaction Amount: $2,500

  • Updated Balance: $7,500


Notes

  • Manual bank accounts are useful for tracking finances without connecting a live bank feed.

  • Transactions entered manually will affect the account balance automatically.

  • Additional transaction notes or vendor information can also be added for recordkeeping.

Support

For questions or assistance, contact REsimpli Customer Support.

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