Trintech Journal
Intelligent journal creation and posting – accurate, auditable, and controlled
Journal is the Trintech AI Platform capability that standardizes, automates, and governs journal entry creation from start to finish – from preparation and validation to approval and ERP posting. By combining AI-assisted journal suggestions, policy-based controls, and direct ERP integration, Journal eliminates manual entry while preserving full transparency and accountability.
Why Journal Matters
Journal is where insight becomes action.
By enforcing policy, validating accuracy, and connecting directly to the ledger, Journal ensures financial adjustments are fast, defensible, and audit-ready – without relying on spreadsheets or manual controls.
Proven results at scale:
99%+ accuracy on automated journal entries
40% reduction in internal audit effort through standardized workflows
Less than 0.5% of journal entries require rework
Journal Use Cases
General Ledger (GL) & Subledger (SL) Postings
Centralize and automate GL and subledger journal entry creation, validation, and approvals using a journal entry automation solution to ensure accuracy and consistency across financial systems.
Accruals
Streamline recurring and ad-hoc accrual entries with standardized templates, automated calculations, and configurable approval workflows.
Intercompany Journal Processing
Simplify intercompany journal creation, reconciliation, and approval by standardizing processes and enabling real-time visibility across entities.
Error Corrections and Reclassifications
Deploy a controlled, auditable workflow for correcting journal errors and reclassifying amounts—supporting journal entry compliance and accuracy without disrupting the close.
Clearing Schedules and Offsetting
Manage both clearing and offsetting journal schedules through guided workflows that automate repetitive tasks and enforce accounting policies.
Featured Case Studies
Severn Trent Simplifies Journal Entries and Eases Workloads with Trintech
Read Case StudySince implementing, Severn Trent has:
- Streamlined Journal Entries: Integration with SAP ERP simplified intercompany journal entries, with auto-populated data and integrated approvals
- Significant Reduction in Reconciliations: By grouping reconciliations, Severn Trent decreased the total number, enhancing efficiency
- Enhanced Error Prevention: Proactive error detection improved the quality of reconciliations
Trintech’s journal entry automation allows for different approval routings based on journal value; this allows journals to be distributed to the correct reviewer based on the level of risk associated with the journal, helping distribute journal reviews across a larger population and easing workloads.”
HP Transforms Financial Close: 70% of Reconciliations Automated & 80% of Balance Sheet Verified by Day Five
Read Case StudySince implementing, HP has:
- ~72% of reconciliations automated
- ~80% of balance sheet value verified by Day 5
- Close by Day 3 with minimal global exceptions
- Risk-based thresholds reduce reconciliation volume without increasing risk
Because reconciliations are completed quickly and early with Trintech, we’re not extending the close period. That speed and control are critical at HP’s scale.”
Avon’s Finance Transformation: Scaling Compliance and Automation with Trintech
Read Case StudySince implementing, Avon has:
- Reduced manual intervention
- Stronger internal controls
- Automated Workflows
Cadency has delivered value not just as a tool—but as an enabler of our global automation strategy. The real power came from integrating it with smart technologies to eliminate effort while enhancing compliance.”
Automate and Govern Journal Activity End-to-End
AI-assisted validation and suggestions
Automatically validate calculations, account coding, and compliance rules before posting. Where appropriate, Journal surfaces suggested entries tied to reconciliations and variances – while always ensuring human approval according to your controls.
Standardized journal workflows
Apply consistent preparation, review, and approval steps across all journal types. Templates enforce structure and policy from the moment a journal is created.
Configurable approval routing
Post approved journals directly into ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics via certified connectors – with bi-directional status updates and error handling.
Direct ERP posting with full traceability
Move beyond checklist-driven reconciliations. Balance uses risk-based workflows to ensure the right reviews happen at the right time, with full audit trails captured automatically.
Exception handling and early correction
Identify out-of-the-norm or non-compliant journals early in the cycle, so issues are resolved before they slow the close or trigger downstream risk.
Complete audit trail by design
Every human and AI journal captures who prepared, reviewed, approved, and posted it, along with timestamps and supporting documentation. Audit readiness and compliance are continuous, not reactive.
