Automated Bank Statement Import into QuickBooks

Main use cases:

1. Automatically import bank statement transactions into QuickBooks.
2. Eliminate manual data entry for monthly bank reconciliations.
3. Accurately record both income (credits) and expenses (debits).
4. Handle password-protected bank statement PDFs securely.
5. Save significant accounting and bookkeeping time.

How it Works:

This workflow automates the complete process of converting bank statement PDFs into structured accounting entries in QuickBooks using AI and n8n.

1. Bank Statement Upload

• A user uploads a bank statement PDF (including password-protected files) via a secure n8n web form.
• The workflow supports statements from multiple banks and formats.

2. PDF Decryption & Text Extraction

• The uploaded PDF is decrypted (if required).
• All transaction text is extracted from the statement accurately.

3. AI Transaction Extraction

• An AI agent analyzes the extracted text and converts it into structured transaction data.
• For each transaction, the workflow identifies:
  • Credit or Debit
  • Transaction date
  • Amount
  • Description
  • Reference number
  • Payee or counterparty

4. Strict Data Validation

• AI output is validated against a predefined JSON schema.
• This ensures clean, consistent, and error-free transaction data.

5. Transaction Processing Loop

• Each transaction is processed individually for accuracy and control.
• The workflow intelligently routes transactions based on type:
  • Credits → Sales Receipts
  • Debits → Expenses

6. Smart QuickBooks Mapping

• Automatically checks and creates missing:
  • Customers
  • Vendors
  • Items
  • Expense categories
• Prevents duplicate records and maintains clean accounting data.

7. Automated QuickBooks Posting

• Credit transactions are posted as Sales Receipts.
• Debit transactions are posted as Expenses.
• All entries are synced directly into QuickBooks in real time.

Benefits:

• ✅ Zero manual bank entry
• ✅ Accurate and consistent QuickBooks records
• ✅ Works with password-protected PDFs
• ✅ Handles both income and expenses automatically
• ✅ Saves hours of accounting work every month

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