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Accounts Payable
With Built-In Automation

Eliminate manual data entry, reduce processing time by 70-80%, and maintain complete visibility over your AP operations.
From vendor onboarding to 1099 compliance, Zenwork Payments automates what slows your team down.

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Your Finance Team Is Processing
Payments Instead of Enabling Growth

Your accounts payable team has more important things to do than just repeatable tasks like invoice entries, approval follow-ups and tracking down payments. Zenwork Payments automates these repetitive AP tasks and provides your finance leaders with real-time insight, so your team has the freedom to work faster with complete visibility and control.

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Manual Reconciliation Delays Month-End Close

Month-end should be about insights, not chasing numbers. A manual reconciliation process that relies on spreadsheets and paper trails slows down your month-end close cycles and impacts reporting. When your invoice data, approvals, and payments are managed across disconnected steps, your finance team spends more time reviewing records than analyzing results.

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Vulnerable to Unauthorized and Fraudulent Payments

Traditional AP workflows rely on manual approvals and disconnected systems, increasing the likelihood of unauthorized payments and control breakdowns. Zenwork Payments prevents it by enforcing restricted user access and monitoring payment workflows within a secure AP automation environment.

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Lack of Real-Time Visibility

Without your latest numbers and data insights, it’s difficult for AP teams to track invoices and manage cash flow. This is why centralized real-time visibility into your invoice statuses, approvals, and scheduled payments is necessary for keeping AP operations aligned, reducing multiple follow-ups and avoiding payment delays.

End-to-End Automation
That Maintains Control

Zenwork Payments eliminates manual touchpoints across your entire Accounts Payable workflow while
giving you complete visibility and control. From invoice capture, payments, accounting sync, and 1099 reporting, every step stays connected in one streamlined workflow.

Single Platform, Complete Workflow

From vendor onboarding through 1099 eFiling, manage all Accounts Payable operations without switching systems. Reduce administrative overhead while maintaining consistent processes.

Two-Way Accounting Sync

Real-time data sync between Zenwork and your accounting system ensures accuracy without manual reconciliation. Changes flow bidirectionally, keeping financial records current.

Intelligence Built In

OCR technology extracts bill data with 99% accuracy, while automated workflows route approvals based on your customized rules. The system learns and adapts to your processes.

Compliance Without Complexity

Integrated 1099 eFiling and tax documentation generation handles year-end requirements automatically. Maintain audit trails and regulatory compliance without additional manual work.

Bring Real-Time Visibility Into
Your AP Workflow

Ditch the manual work, reduce delays and automate invoice management with Zenwork Payments.

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Four Steps from Bills to Payment

Bills flow through capture, approval, payment, and sync - each step verified automatically. Manual
entry, approval chasing, and reconciliation work disappear from your workflow.

OCR technology extracts bill details automatically. The system verifies data against vendor records and purchase orders, flagging exceptions for review.
Once bills captured it will go through customized approval workflows based on amount, vendor, department, or other criteria you define for payments. Automated notifications keep approvals moving without manual follow-up.
Execute payments via ACH, or check from a single platform. Schedule payments strategically to optimize cash flow or capture early payment discounts.
Payment data syncs automatically with your accounting system in real-time. No manual entry, no reconciliation delays, no data discrepancies.

Results That Impact
Your Bottom Line

Optimize your AP workflow with Zenwork Payments and see measurable improvements across cost, speed, and accuracy.

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60-80%

Lower AP Processing Costs

> 8%

Reduction in Late Payments

70-80%

Faster Processing Time

99%

OCR Data Accuracy

The Complete AP Workflow

Manage payment approvals, payments, data sync, and 1099 prep within a single workflow with Zenwork Payments. The platform also enables your AP team to reduce manual work, eliminate processing gaps, and remain in control throughout the process.

OCR Bill Processing

Automated data extraction with 98-99% accuracy eliminates manual entry while reducing processing time by 75%. The system improves continuously through machine learning.

Custom Approval Workflows

Design single or multi-tier approval paths that match your authorization policies. Set rules based on amount, vendor type, GL account, or any combination of criteria.

Vendor Self-Service Portal

Vendors submit bills and update information directly through a dedicated portal. Reduce administrative workload while maintaining current vendor data.

Multi-Method Payments

Issue ACH transfers, or checks, from one interface. Schedule payments to align with cash flow requirements or capture discount terms.

Real-Time Dashboard

Monitor bill status, approval bottlenecks, and payment schedules from a unified view. Access the data needed for cash flow decisions without waiting for reports.

Automated 1099 Management

Generate, validate, and eFile 1099 forms directly from the platform. Maintain accurate contractor records and meet IRS deadlines without manual form preparation.

Exception Management

The system flags duplicates, mismatches, and anomalies automatically. Address exceptions before they become errors or fraud risks.

Accounting Integration

Two-way sync with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and other platforms (Xero, NetSuite, Sage Intacct – coming soon) ensures data consistency without manual reconciliation.

Everything You Need to Know
Before Investing in AP Automation?

In today’s fast-paced business environment, manual accounts payable (AP) processes are no longer sustainable. Companies that rely on outdated systems face higher costs, frequent error, delayed payments, and increased fraud risks. That’s why leading businesses are turning to AP automation to streamline workflows, cut costs and improve visibility

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Built for Teams That Value Precision

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headcount. Zenwork Payments handles the repetitive tasks so your team focuses on what actually requires their expertise.

CPAs & Accounting Firms

Process client bills efficiently while maintaining the accuracy and audit trails your reputation requires. Automated 1099 compliance simplifies year-end deliverables for multiple clients.

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Business Owner

Transform Accounts Payable from a cost center into a source of strategic advantage. Real-time visibility enables working capital optimization and faster month-end close.

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Growing Businesses

Scale Accounts Payable operations without proportional headcount increases. As bill volume grows, automation maintains consistent processing timelines and accuracy.

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Competitive Advantage

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Common Questions

Accounts payable automation is the process of capturing invoice details, routing them for payments approval, and syncing the data to your accounting system. It also enables you to schedule payments, reducing your manual entry and reconciliation work.

Accounts payable automation captures your invoice details, routes them for payment approval, processes your payments, and syncs everything with your accounting system. So, your finance team can focus more on important tasks rather than repetitive work.

Zenwork Payments connects your payment records, vendor information and compliance details in a single system. So, your AP team can prepare, verify, and eFile 1099 forms with a lot less manual effort.

Zenwork Payments support multiple payment methods like ACH (regular and same day ACH) and physical Checks. Teams can also schedule their payments.

Yes, Zenwork Payments can be smoothly integrated with major accounting systems like QuickBooks.

Setting up your AP mostly depends on your workflows, approval structures, and accounting setup. Most teams can get started faster when vendor data and approval rules are predefined.