# Close Month

The Close Month feature helps you finalize your working hours for a given month. This process ensures all data (worked hours, absences, deductions) are complete and ready for accounting and invoicing. It streamlines cooperation with HR and finance, especially for B2B contractors.

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### What You See

The main view provides a historical summary of previous months:

| Field         | Description                                                            |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Year / Month  | The calendar month you’re viewing.                                     |
| Month hours   | Required hours based on your location and calendar.                    |
| Worked        | Total actual hours recorded.                                           |
| Days off      | Approved leaves/absences.                                              |
| Balance       | Difference between required and worked hours (e.g. -112h = shortfall). |
| State         | Status of your monthly settlement (e.g. Open, Accepted).               |
| Invoice state | Status of invoice (e.g. Available, Accepted, Paid).                    |