Your question is Month-End Close Preparation Steps. Take a moment with it on the right.
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What steps do you take to prepare for the month-end close process?
Walk me through how you organize the close calendar, confirm completeness of postings, record accruals and adjustments, perform reconciliations, review unusual variances, and support management reporting. Explain how you maintain documentation, segregation of duties, and a clear audit trail under US GAAP.