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Accounts Payable Review for Plumbing

The Accounts Payable Review workflow helps plumbing contractors control expenses and vendor payments. It covers reviewing invoices, confirming purchase orders, verifying deliveries, and securing approvals. Managers oversee cash flow and ensure payments are processed on time to avoid penalties. By using this workflow, plumbing companies reduce errors, improve efficiency, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from confidence in seamless operations backed by strong supplier relationships. Teams gain accountability with documented financial oversight. With this workflow in place, plumbing contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably with consistent accounts payable practices.

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