Additional Auto Journal Rule Dates

I would need 3 dates.

• The date the journal entry would appear on the ledger after it is booked. For me, January 1st.

• The date of the gl account balance that the journal entry is referencing. For me, December 31st.

• The date I want the process to happen. For me, March 16th.

Every year we need to clear out what is in account 2241 (Current Year Contributions/Distributions) and move that amount to account 2239 (Retained Earnings) on January 1st based on the December 31st balance.

I need to wait until March 16th because that is 1 day after business tax returns are due. If I process the j.e. any earlier, the balance in that account may change as the accountants review each entity. For example, after the year closes, an accountant may decide to reclass a distribution from the previous year to an intercompany loan or vice versa. If I wait until the tax return is done, I know there will be no more adjustments.