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Accounts Payable Review for Site Preparation

The Accounts Payable Review workflow provides site preparation contractors with a reliable method for managing vendor invoices. It covers verifying purchase orders, reviewing deliveries, approving expenses, and recording payments. Managers ensure accuracy and schedule payments to maintain supplier trust. By standardizing this process, site prep companies reduce errors, avoid penalties, and protect profitability. Clients benefit from confidence in timely material availability. Teams gain accountability through structured approvals and oversight. With this workflow in place, site preparation contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

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