From Invoice to Books: The 6-Step Workflow That Stops Rework in Growing SMEs
Introduction In most growing businesses, accounting does not stop because people are not working hard. Rather, it’s because the invoice-to-books process involves so many loops that it becomes overwhelming. By the time the month-end rolls by, finance teams are too busy firefighting to even think about closing. The good news, however, is that rework is not a people problem. Rather, it’s a workflow problem. With a simple, structured invoice-to-books workflow, growing SMEs can reduce their rework significantly, increasing accuracy and reducing their month-end closing cycles without having to hire more people. Why Rework Happens in Invoice Processing Rework in invoice processing isn’t random. It follows patterns. And once you see them, you can fix them. 1. Invoices arrive in multiple formats Invoices show up everywhere-email attachments...