Reconciliation is one of the most time-consuming parts of the financial close. Matching transactions across ledgers, bank statements and other sources by hand can stretch period end and leave little time for analysis. Microsoft's reconciliation agent capabilities in Dynamics 365 Finance are designed to take on much of that matching work.
What the agent does
The agent compares transactions from different sources, matches those that agree and highlights the ones that don't. It can suggest likely explanations for differences and summarise what still needs attention, so the finance team starts from a shorter list of genuine exceptions.
- Matches transactions across data sources
- Highlights unmatched items and differences
- Suggests possible causes for discrepancies
- Summarises outstanding items ahead of period end
Where people stay in control
Accountants review and approve matches and adjustments. The agent supports judgement rather than replacing it, which matters for audit and control.
Who benefits most
Finance teams with high transaction volumes, multiple entities or tight close deadlines gain the most. Less time matching means more time explaining performance to the business.
Getting ready
Consistent data, clear reconciliation rules and documented approval steps help the agent work reliably. Start with one reconciliation area and expand once the team trusts the results.
Microsoft releases agents in stages, and some capabilities start in preview before general availability. Features, regions, licensing and any consumption charges can change, so it's worth checking what's available in your own environment before planning a rollout. We can help you work out what applies to you.
Speak to our Dynamics 365 team.