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AP and AR Automation
AP and AR automation uses AI to capture invoices, code to GL, route for approval, schedule payments, predict collections likelihood, and prioritize collector time. Mature, ROI-positive, and one of the easiest AI projects to scope.
Why This Matters for SMBs
Cost per invoice in a manual SMB AP process runs $12 to $18 fully loaded. AI cuts that to $1 to $3 with payback in 2 to 4 months. The early-pay discount capture alone usually funds the deployment.
Common Scenarios
Three Situations You Might Recognize
AP team is always behind
Late payment fees pile up, vendor relationships strain, early-pay discounts go uncaptured.
AP bot pilot is stalled
Coding accuracy below acceptable threshold. Override rates above 25%. Pilot under threat of cancellation.
DSO climbing without staffing changes
Aging buckets slipping right. Collections team overwhelmed. AI-prioritized collections fixes the DSO trend.
How a Placed Consultant Might Approach This
A placed consultant selects the platform, deploys with three-way matching, configures payment optimization, runs vendor master cleanup, and trains your team. PA&A takes over monthly AP supervision and 1099 compliance.
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Intelligent AP Automation
Cut cost per invoice by 80%. Capture every early-pay discount.
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