Simplify Accounts Payable With Centime and QuickBooks

Centime offers seamless QuickBooks AP automation integration, enabling businesses to automate their accounts payable workflows, improve financial accuracy, and gain greater visibility into cash outflows.

Get started quickly by integrating with your QuickBooks accounts payable software.

Key Features of Centime’s AP
Automation for QuickBooks

OCR-Driven Invoice Capture

Automatically extract data from invoices to reduce manual entry and improve accuracy.

Supplier Portal

Provide vendors a self-service platform to update payment details and communicate more effectively.

PO Matching

Automatically match invoices to purchase orders to resolve exceptions quickly.

Approval Workflows

Customize approval policies to streamline your invoice approval process.

AI-Powered Invoice Coding

Predict header and line-level coding to speed up invoice processing.

Integrated Payment Processing

Pay vendors via ACH or virtual cards while earning rebates and minimizing delays.

Enhanced Capabilities for
QuickBooks Users:

Early Pay Discounts:

  • Apply supplier-offered early pay discounts during invoice scheduling. Link a GL account in QuickBooks to post these discounts seamlessly.

Custom Coding Fields

  • Capture department, location, and class details for invoices in the document viewer, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Fields sync directly with QuickBooks Online (department/class) or QuickBooks Desktop (class only).

Streamlined Payment Posting

  • Post payments, including credits and voids, directly to QuickBooks Online or Desktop for accurate and real-time reconciliation.

Benefits of Integrating
QuickBooks ERP with Centime

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Turnkey Integration: Get started in minutes with periodic and on-demand syncing between QuickBooks and Centime.
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Accurate GL Sync: Automate invoice posting and payment reconciliation for an up-to-date general ledger.
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Enhanced Workflow Efficiency: Consolidate payables processes, from invoice capture to payment scheduling, in one seamless platform.

QuickBooks Online vs Desktop Integration Comparison:

Both QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks Desktop (QBD) users can benefit from Centime’s seamless AP automation integration, but there are key differences in capabilities:

  1. QuickBooks Online (QBO):
    • Cloud-Based: Access your data from anywhere, anytime.
    • Automatic Syncing: Centime integrates in real-time for accurate financial data.
    • Advanced Custom Fields: Supports department/class syncing for enhanced reporting.
  2. QuickBooks Desktop (QBD):
    • On-Premises: Accessed locally, suitable for companies with limited remote needs.
    • Payment Reconciliation: Automatic sync for payments, credits, and voids directly into QBD.
    • Class-Level Customization: Limited to class-level data but powerful for internal reporting.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide for QuickBooks Integration with Centime:

  1. Sign In: Log into Centime using your QuickBooks credentials.
  2. Connect to QuickBooks: Choose either QuickBooks Online or Desktop and grant Centime permission to access your QuickBooks account.
  3. Select Preferences: Set your custom coding fields like department, class, and location to streamline your financial reporting.
  4. OCR Configuration: Enable OCR-driven invoice capture for automatic data extraction and reduce manual entry.
  5. Supplier Portal Setup: Configure the self-service portal for vendors to update their payment details.
  6. Approval Workflow: Set up custom approval policies based on your internal approval needs.
  7. Payment Processing: Choose your preferred method for vendor payments (ACH, virtual cards) and configure payment processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QuickBooks AP automation?

QuickBooks AP automation integrates accounts payable processes with QuickBooks to automate invoice processing, approvals, and payment reconciliation, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency.

How does QuickBooks accounts payable software benefit my business?

By automating routine AP tasks like invoice capture, approval workflows, and payment posting, QuickBooks AP software streamlines financial operations, saving time and minimizing errors.

How can I automate AP with QuickBooks?

Set up Centime to automatically capture invoice data, match purchase orders, and process payments, ensuring a seamless AP workflow synced with QuickBooks.

How does the 2.25% APY†† work?

With Centime Banking, your AP funds can earn 2.25% APY††—turning your payables into a revenue stream, not just a cost center.

How long does it take to go live?

It’s the automation of the invoice approval and payment process, using Centime’s OCR and AI-driven tools to capture, code, and process invoices directly in QuickBooks.

Why Centime?

Centime isn’t just AP automation,it’s a comprehensive finance automation solution that integrates payables, receivables, and forecasting. By connecting with QuickBooks, Centime provides a unified view of your cash flow, enabling smarter financial decisions. 

Simplify Accounts Payable With Centime and QuickBooks

Centime offers a turnkey integration with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, allowing you to automate AP processes, enhance financial accuracy, and gain visibility into cash outflows.

Get started in minutes using your QuickBooks credentials.

How Centime Works

1
Connect your account

Start by connecting your NetSuite account with Centime using your NetSuite credentials.

2
Configure your settings

Customize your integration settings to match your business processes.

3
Engage with our customer success team for tailored configuration

Participate in live training sessions to swiftly set up your invoice and payments workflow, automate collections, and master the cash flow forecast process for effective financial management.

Start managing cash flow

Begin using the integrated solutions to manage and optimize your cash flow directly within NetSuite.