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Subcontractor Billing Review for Painting

The Subcontractor Billing Review workflow provides painting contractors with a structured process for managing subcontractor invoices. It covers verifying work completion, confirming lien releases, reconciling charges, and approving payments. Managers review budgets and ensure timely processing to support strong subcontractor relationships. By standardizing this process, painting companies reduce disputes, avoid errors, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from smoother projects with dependable partners. Teams gain accountability with documented reviews. With this workflow in place, painting contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while reinforcing financial transparency.

Receive subcontractor pay application or invoice for current billing period

Confirm billing period dates match project schedule and contract terms

Review scope of work billed against actual progress in the field

Walk the site or consult field supervisor to verify completion

Check billing against subcontractor agreement or schedule of values

Ensure change orders are approved and included if applicable

Confirm retainage is correctly applied based on contract

Verify lien waivers are included from subcontractor and lower-tier vendors

Review for math accuracy and supporting documentation (photos, timesheets, etc.)

Route pay app to project manager or leadership for approval

Record approved amount in project accounting system

Schedule payment based on payment terms and cash flow

Notify subcontractor of approval status or request for revisions

File pay app, approvals, and backup documentation in job records