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Accounts Payable Review for Landscaping

The Accounts Payable Review workflow supports landscaping contractors by creating a structured process for handling invoices and payments. It includes reviewing purchase orders, verifying deliveries, approving expenses, and documenting payments. Managers schedule payments promptly to maintain supplier trust and avoid penalties. By using this workflow, landscaping companies reduce disputes, protect profitability, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from smoother operations with reliable vendor support. Teams gain accountability through transparent reviews. With this workflow in place, landscaping contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve financial management, and deliver projects more reliably.

Collect incoming invoices from vendors, subs, and service providers

Verify that each invoice includes required details (PO, job name, dates, scope)

Match invoice to purchase order, delivery ticket, or contract

Check pricing, quantities, and terms against original agreement

Flag any discrepancies for clarification or dispute resolution

Confirm that the billed work or materials have been received and approved onsite

Assign cost codes and project numbers for job costing

Route invoice to project manager or designated approver for sign-off

Enter approved invoices into accounting or ERP system

Schedule payments based on due dates, cash flow, and vendor terms

Issue payment via check, ACH, or other method

Record payment details and update vendor balances

File digital or physical copies of invoices and approvals for audit trail

Reconcile AP ledger and review outstanding payables regularly

Collect incoming invoices from vendors, subs, and service providers

Verify that each invoice includes required details (PO, job name, dates, scope)

Match invoice to purchase order, delivery ticket, or contract

Check pricing, quantities, and terms against original agreement

Flag any discrepancies for clarification or dispute resolution

Confirm that the billed work or materials have been received and approved onsite

Assign cost codes and project numbers for job costing

Route invoice to project manager or designated approver for sign-off

Enter approved invoices into accounting or ERP system

Schedule payments based on due dates, cash flow, and vendor terms

Issue payment via check, ACH, or other method

Record payment details and update vendor balances

File digital or physical copies of invoices and approvals for audit trail

Reconcile AP ledger and review outstanding payables regularly