Bookkeeping workflow

Convert bank statements for bookkeeping

StatementForge helps bookkeepers turn client PDF statements into reviewable rows before exporting CSV, Excel, QBO, OFX, QIF, or JSON.

Bookkeeping workflow for converted bank statements
CSV Excel Accounting exports

Reduce data entry

Convert statement PDFs into a table instead of typing rows manually.

Review before import

Catch missing balances, odd signs, or layout issues before files reach accounting software.

Bulk-ready

Process multiple statements when a client sends several months at once.

1
Choose bank statement PDF step

Choose the statement

Choose a text-based bank statement PDF, add a batch on bulk plans, or paste statement text when a PDF is locked.

2
Parse transactions from a bank statement step

Extract transactions

StatementForge looks for dates, descriptions, withdrawals, deposits, net amounts, and balances.

3
Review extracted statement rows step

Review rows

Check and edit the transaction table before exporting, especially for unusual layouts or rows that need manual review.

4
Export bank statement data step

Export the file

Download CSV, XLSX, JSON, QBO, OFX, or QIF depending on the workflow you need.

Statement transactions prepared for bookkeeping
Browser-only Bookkeeping rows

Useful for

Client cleanupTurn PDF statements into structured data when bank feeds are unavailable.Reconciliation prepCompare deposits, withdrawals, and balances before posting.Format flexibilityChoose CSV, XLSX, QBO, OFX, QIF, or JSON depending on the destination.

Before you export

  • Works best with downloadable text-based PDF statements. Local image-to-text can read the first 8 scanned pages and needs manual review.
  • Always review exported rows before importing them into accounting software.
  • StatementForge is not a bank integration. It converts statement files that you provide.

Is this made for bookkeepers?

It is useful for bookkeeping workflows that start from bank statement PDFs.

Does it categorize expenses?

No. It extracts statement rows and preserves descriptions so categorization can happen in your bookkeeping system.

Can I process a client batch?

Yes, within plan limits for file count, pages, and monthly usage.

Should I review exports?

Yes. Always review rows before importing into accounting software.

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