{"id":47457,"date":"2025-11-20T22:20:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trintech.com\/?p=47457"},"modified":"2025-11-20T22:20:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:20:16","slug":"8-best-practices-to-accelerate-reconciliation-in-cadency-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trintech.com\/blog\/8-best-practices-to-accelerate-reconciliation-in-cadency-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Practices to Accelerate Reconciliation in Cadency Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"resource-hero-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"hero-top\">\n            <div class=\"hero-title\">\n                <h1>8 Best Practices to Accelerate Reconciliation in Cadency Certification<\/h1>\n                <p class=\"type\">Blog post<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"hero-share\">\n                <h2>Share<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"socials\">\n  <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=8+Best+Practices+to+Accelerate+Reconciliation+in+Cadency+Certification&#038;body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trintech.com%2Fblog%2F8-best-practices-to-accelerate-reconciliation-in-cadency-certification%2F\">\n    <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Email<\/span><span class=\"icon icon-mail\"><\/span>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trintech.com%2Fblog%2F8-best-practices-to-accelerate-reconciliation-in-cadency-certification%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span><span class=\"icon icon-x\"><\/span><\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trintech.com%2Fblog%2F8-best-practices-to-accelerate-reconciliation-in-cadency-certification%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><span class=\"icon icon-facebook\"><\/span><\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trintech.com%2Fblog%2F8-best-practices-to-accelerate-reconciliation-in-cadency-certification%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Linkedin<\/span><span class=\"icon icon-linkedin\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s finance landscape, Cadency users sit at the&nbsp;center&nbsp;of digital transformation. But success&nbsp;in&nbsp;the platform&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;just about implementing&nbsp;automation\u2014it\u2019s&nbsp;about knowing how to configure,&nbsp;optimize, and govern it for maximum impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within&nbsp;Trintech\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Cadency Certification<\/strong>, every configuration choice\u2014from subledger loads to Dynamic Account Maintenance\u2014affects the accuracy, control, and speed of your reconciliations. The following best practices are drawn directly from&nbsp;<strong>real Cadency implementations and user experiences<\/strong>, designed to help you unlock more value from your Certification module and accelerate every close cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Automate&nbsp;Subledger&nbsp;Loads to Accelerate Accuracy&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cTake the work out of the process.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first pillar of optimization is automation. By integrating Cadency with your ERP&nbsp;to pull&nbsp;subledger data from critical areas across your org such as&nbsp;Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Inventory,&nbsp;you can automate the flow of data into Certification, ensuring timeliness and consistency across all accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Practice:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Automate subledger loads&nbsp;and ETL processes&nbsp;through&nbsp;Trintech\u2019s&nbsp;Certified Connectors&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cadency&nbsp;DataFlow,&nbsp;to&nbsp;retrieve and reformat files into the required standard load format.&nbsp;These tools&nbsp;eliminate&nbsp;data entry errors and provide real-time updates of transactional activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expand your subledger scope:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Consider not only ERP-based subledgers but also internal systems like cash pooling or lease management, and even external \u201csubledgers\u201d like merchant services, bank statements, or third-party payment platforms (e.g., PayPal, investment accounts, or delivery services).&nbsp;Cadency can bring in data from any source, allowing businesses to take control of their data and transaction reconciliations regardless of source or process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The impact:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Organizations that automate subledger loads transition from quarterly to monthly reconciliations,&nbsp;eliminating&nbsp;manual rework and&nbsp;surfacing&nbsp;issues earlier in the cycle \u2014 reducing both effort and risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;Optimize&nbsp;Auto and Bulk Reconciliations for Scale&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build intelligence into the&nbsp;reconciliation&nbsp;logic.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Auto Reconciliation&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bulk Reconciliation&nbsp;functions in Cadency are essential for scalability. These features, when configured properly, can eliminate more than&nbsp;70% of manual reconciliation work, freeing teams to focus on exceptions and higher-value analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key configuration strategies:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GL Balance\/ZBA (Zero Balance Accounts):<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Use thresholds to automatically clear immaterial balances (e.g., $50 USD across multiple currencies).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SLL (Subledger to Ledger):<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Apply thresholds (e.g., $10 USD) to account for currency fluctuations without triggering false exceptions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Balance Change:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Identify accounts with no movement between periods and auto-certify them to reduce unnecessary workload.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dynamic Account&nbsp;Maintenance&nbsp;(DAM):<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Implement DAM to target specific account types or business units based on risk profiles or materiality.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HP, for example, verified 81% of balance sheet dollars as correct by shifting controls earlier in the process, eliminating 71% of manual effort while maintaining accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong><br>Set \u201cUnexplained Difference\u201d thresholds (e.g., $100 USD per currency) to filter out immaterial discrepancies, ensuring reconciliers spend time where it truly matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Strengthen Balance Controls to Enhance Governance&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Empower proactive exception management.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong balance controls form the foundation of compliance and financial integrity. Cadency Certification offers multiple features to strengthen control frameworks without increasing administrative burden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended configurations:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inactive Accounts with Balances:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Use automated alerts and audit reports to surface dormant or misclassified accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dormant Account Attributes:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Exclude out-of-scope&nbsp;accounts automatically&nbsp;to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;focus on active balances.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201cKeep Current\u201d Setting:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>When an inactive account becomes active again, automatically&nbsp;move&nbsp;the reconciliation into the current period instead of retroactively reprocessing past periods.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These exception-based controls reduce noise and improve&nbsp;audit-readiness&nbsp;by ensuring only&nbsp;material,&nbsp;relevant accounts are reviewed and certified.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Optimize&nbsp;Job Scheduling and Administrative Automation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Every repetitive task is a candidate for automation.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job scheduling and administrative configuration often go unnoticed, yet they are vital for sustained optimization.&nbsp;<strong>Job&nbsp;Scheduling<\/strong>&nbsp;in Cadency enables users to organize, sequence, and automate jobs to improve efficiency and system performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implementation guidance:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedule GL loads,&nbsp;auto-grouping,&nbsp;subledger imports, and automation jobs during off-peak hours.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group related tasks (e.g., master data updates, subledger loads, and reconciliations) into logical packages.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable notifications for job success or failure to ensure visibility.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When administrative errors occur, analyze their root causes and create&nbsp;<strong>Dynamic Account&nbsp;Maintenance&nbsp;(DAM)<\/strong>&nbsp;or job automation routines to prevent recurrence. The goal: zero manual interventions for repeatable processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trintech.com\/video\/forvis-mazars-3-tips-for-implementing-dynamic-account-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Tips for Implementing Dynamic Account Maintenance from&nbsp;Forvis&nbsp;Mazars &gt;&gt;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Elevate Onboarding and Continuous Training&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Process excellence starts with user empowerment.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most advanced configurations are only as effective as the people who use them. Continuous learning and structured onboarding programs are essential to sustaining optimization gains.&nbsp;Emphasize internal and Trintech-based learning opportunities to enhance your experience in Cadency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended resources:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cadency Online Help &amp; Training Guides<\/strong>&nbsp;for version-specific tutorials&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trintech Success Center<\/strong>&nbsp;for advanced reference and troubleshooting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trintech.com\/video\/ai-financial-close-powered-by-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cadency CoPilot<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for embedded guidance and step-by-step learning paths&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monthly&nbsp;Internal&nbsp;Cadency \u201cHappy Hours\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;for peer discussions,&nbsp;user-led&nbsp;feature demos, and real-world problem solving&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HP\u2019s onboarding model, which includes certification-based assessments and ongoing refresher training, ensures user competency&nbsp;remains&nbsp;aligned with evolving system capabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Implement Quality Assurance and Reporting Controls&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data quality is the new audit currency.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reconciliation&nbsp;quality should be measured, not assumed. Cadency Certification supports built-in audit and quality processes that help&nbsp;identify&nbsp;gaps, training needs, and systemic risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quality management practices:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Randomly assess reconciliations for accuracy as part of internal QA and SOX compliance testing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilize native Cadency reports to stay up to date on reconciliation status&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use BI&nbsp;(Business Intelligence)&nbsp;dashboards integrated with Cadency data to&nbsp;monitor:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rejected or decertified reconciliations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Late certifications and open items&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exception trends over time&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams should certify open reconciling items quarterly, ensuring full accountability across the organization. These reports not only enhance transparency but also streamline external audit reviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Simplify Through Grouping and Materiality-Based Scheduling&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reduce volume, focus on impact.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grouping related accounts under unified reconciliation templates is a simple but powerful efficiency gain. Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;intercompany AR\/AP, prepaid expenses, or supply chain accounts, grouping&nbsp;eliminates&nbsp;redundancy and supports a risk-based approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of grouping indicators:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GRPACCT \u2013 multiple accounts in one group&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GRPENUS \u2013 accounts across legal entities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GRPW \u2013 clearing accounts&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GRPPC \u2013 project- or segment-based groupings&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HP\u2019s use of grouping reduced hundreds of individual reconciliations without compromising visibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trintech.com\/video\/hp-testimony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch:  HP Automates 72% of Recs and Fills ERP Gaps with Trintech &gt;&gt;<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next-level optimization:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopt&nbsp;<strong>materiality&nbsp;banding<\/strong>. Reconciling high-risk accounts monthly while shifting low-risk accounts to quarterly or semiannual frequency. This risk-based approach reallocates effort where&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;most valuable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Commit to Continuous Improvement&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optimization is not a one-time project.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a discipline.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most mature finance organizations treat their reconciliation process as a living ecosystem. They continually measure, test, and refine it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Continuous improvement actions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review automation coverage quarterly to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;new automation opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in enhancement idea voting through&nbsp;Trintech\u2019s&nbsp;community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upgrade to new Cadency versions as they are released to&nbsp;leverage&nbsp;feature enhancements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use structured testing cycles (1-week SIT and 1-week UAT) before&nbsp;go-live to&nbsp;validate&nbsp;performance and avoid regression.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This proactive mindset turns process maintenance into process innovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An optimized accounting reconciliation process combines&nbsp;automation,&nbsp;governance, and&nbsp;insight. Within&nbsp;Cadency Certification, these principles translate into tangible outcomes: fewer manual touchpoints, faster&nbsp;closes, stronger compliance, and higher confidence in reported results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By implementing the practices outlined here,&nbsp;from subledger automation and dynamic reconciliation rules to materiality-based scheduling and continuous improvement \u2014 finance leaders can&nbsp;\u201ctake the work out of the process\u201d&nbsp;and focus on what truly matters: strategic decision-making built on trustworthy data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Written by: Harrison Haessler-Aquino<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s finance landscape, Cadency users sit at the&nbsp;center&nbsp;of digital transformation. But success&nbsp;in&nbsp;the platform&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;just about implementing&nbsp;automation\u2014it\u2019s&nbsp;about knowing how to configure,&nbsp;optimize, and govern it for maximum impact.&nbsp; Within&nbsp;Trintech\u2019s&nbsp;Cadency Certification, every configuration choice\u2014from subledger loads to Dynamic Account Maintenance\u2014affects the accuracy, control, and speed of your reconciliations. The following best practices are drawn directly from&nbsp;real Cadency implementations and user experiences, designed to help you unlock more value from your Certification module and accelerate every close cycle.&nbsp; 1. Automate&nbsp;Subledger&nbsp;Loads to Accelerate Accuracy&nbsp; \u201cTake the work out of the process.\u201d&nbsp; The first pillar of optimization is automation. 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