monthly closing

Financials

  • Compare sales and expense reports to ensure accuracy
  • Identify any discrepancies and investigate as needed
  • Gather all invoices for the month
  • Organize invoices and submit for payment processing
  • Double-check payroll records for accuracy
  • Verify all hours worked and wages paid
  • Compile financial data into income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
  • Ensure all information is accurate and up to date
  • Analyze cash flow activities for the month
  • Identify any areas of concern or improvement
  • Compare budgeted expenses to actual expenses
  • Determine reasons for any significant variations
  • Evaluate the costs and benefits of recent investments
  • Determine the impact on overall financial performance
  • Review accounts receivable aging report
  • Contact customers with outstanding payments for follow-up
  • Review current financial data and trends
  • Adjust forecasts based on new information and goals

Inventory

  • Use inventory list to physically count all items in stock
  • Record counts accurately to avoid discrepancies
  • Enter any discrepancies found during inventory count
  • Adjust inventory levels in the tracking system accordingly
  • Review inventory levels to determine what needs to be ordered
  • Submit orders to suppliers for replenishment
  • Check storage areas for proper organization and cleanliness
  • Address any issues to maintain food safety standards
  • Check expiration dates on all items in stock
  • Dispose of any expired products following food safety guidelines
  • Analyze sales data to identify slow-moving items
  • Decide whether to discount or discontinue items to optimize inventory turnover
  • Select high-value items randomly for a spot check
  • Verify counts match inventory tracking system
  • Analyze sales trends to determine necessary adjustments
  • Update inventory levels to align with upcoming promotions

Staffing

  • Check for any conflicts or gaps in coverage
  • Make necessary adjustments based on business needs
  • Schedule individual meetings with each staff member
  • Provide feedback on performance and set goals for improvement
  • Listen to employee concerns and address them promptly
  • Take necessary actions to resolve any issues
  • Review current workload and staff capacity
  • Consider any upcoming events or promotions that may require additional help
  • Identify training needs based on performance reviews
  • Schedule training sessions and provide necessary resources
  • Hold a staff meeting to discuss changes
  • Provide written documentation for reference
  • Ensure job descriptions accurately reflect current responsibilities
  • Update as necessary based on performance reviews
  • Create and distribute surveys to gather feedback
  • Schedule feedback sessions to discuss results
  • Consider budget and staff preferences when planning activities
  • Schedule events to boost morale and teamwork

Facility Maintenance

Marketing and Promotions

Compliance

General

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