diff --git a/public/js/ff/accounts/reconcile.js b/public/js/ff/accounts/reconcile.js
index 3a696b36fa..98ddc523e0 100644
--- a/public/js/ff/accounts/reconcile.js
+++ b/public/js/ff/accounts/reconcile.js
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ function placeTransactions(data) {
     // any already cleared transactions must be added to / removed from selectedAmount.
     includeClearedTransactions();
 
-    difference = balanceDifference;
+    difference = balanceDifference - selectedAmount;
     updateDifference();
 
     // enable the check buttons: