Setting Up Custom Invoice Workflows in Sage Intacct

May 10, 2023 by Zazil Martinez

Are you looking for ways to streamline your accounts receivable processes and save time for your team? Let us guide you through setting up a custom invoice workflow on Sage Intacct using the Paystand integration. From mapping out your ideal workflow to generating reports, we'll cover all the steps necessary to start.

One of the most significant advantages of working with Sage Intacct is how it integrates with other platforms. Paystand is one of them. This integration allows a synergy that benefits the entire company, not just accounting teams.

The Paystand integration for Sage Intacct allows B2B companies to receive payments with multiple methods and automate them, send payment reminders for specific dates, and many functionalities that will help the accounts receivable department.

A well-established workflow increases productivity and allows better human, material, and financial resource use. But integration alone can't do all the work. You need the entire team to be on the same page.

Keep reading to learn how to set up a custom invoice workflow on Sage Intacct to streamline AR processes and save your team time.

 

Starting the Sage Intacct Custom Invoice Workflow Set Up

Unlike its integration with other ERPs, such as NetSuite, Paystand's integration with Sage Intacct is incredibly simple. All it requires is connecting your Sage Environment to your Paystand dashboard.

You will not find any of the Paystand functionality within your ERP interface. To access them, you must follow the previously described step.

Once connected, you can see all your invoices and start using your dashboard.

 

Step 1: Mapping Out Your Ideal Workflow

It's crucial to map out your workflow and strategy to maximize effectiveness. This includes determining which payment methods to accept, how many emails to send, and what kind of messages to have in the strategy. Identifying which KPIs to track to measure the solution's impact is also essential.

With Paystand's integration, most of your payment processing tasks, like reconciliation and automated receipts, will be covered. You'll only need to handle exceptions or suspicious transactions. Also, all relevant information will be automatically synced to your Sage Intacct ERP.

 

Step 2: Brand Your Payment Portal

Since your billing portal is something your customers will see frequently, branding is of utmost importance. You can customize it by clicking the Integrations menu in the sidebar and selecting Billing Portal. Then click the Create Configuration button and select Payment on the Type dropdown menu.

From there, you can start filling in and selecting specific details such as:

  • Amount to charge (it can be fixed or periodically edited)
  • Payment methods and their preferred order
  • Include custom fields
  • Portal theme and background

This integration has the advantage of being highly customizable to reflect your company's image to your customers. Once you have chosen your preferred options, click Create Preset to finish.

 

Step 3: Set Up Autopay

Enabling Autopay is crucial if you want to cut the amount of time spent on collecting payments. There are two ways to set up Autopay from the Paystand portal for Sage Intacct:

Customer

  1. Select the Customer menu from the sidebar and click on the customer's page. Then click on the Autopay button.
  2. Select the payment method and when the Autopay reminder will be sent. Save your presets.
  3. The Autopay button will turn green, indicating the customer will pay automatically from the selected payment method on the defined due date.

Individual Invoice

  1. Go to the Receivables menu on the sidebar. You'll be able to see all your invoices.
  2. Select the invoice to be paid and then click the Autopay button.
  3. Select the payment method and when the Autopay reminder will be sent. Set your presets.

Step 4: Add the "Pay Now" Functionality

What does the "Pay Now" button mean for you and your customers? By clicking the "Pay Now" button, they will be directed to your payment portal. They can securely select their preferred payment method, enter or save their payment details, and pay the invoice.

There are two methods to use this functionality:

Pay Now

With their previous authorization, this option allows you to pay on your customer's behalf. You must add the customer's payment details, either eCheck, Card, or ACH, and submit the payment. This method works as a Virtual Terminal.

  1. Select an invoice on your Receivables menu, then click the Pay Now button.
  2. Introduce the amount to pay and the payment method. Click the Pay button.

Reminder/Statement

This option sends a Payment Reminder email to your customer's main address with a "Pay Now" button.

  1. Select an invoice on your Receivables menu, then click the Reminder button.
  2. Type a customized message for your customer and select the options that best suit their needs.
  3. Click Send. Your customer will receive an email to make their payment.

You can select multiple invoices from the same customer. The button will change from Reminder to Statement. The process is the same but for multiple invoices at the same time.

 

Step 5: Tokenization

Customer payment information can also be securely saved and stored via Fund-on-File tokenization. This is incredibly secure and ensures no sensitive data is easily accessible. Paystand is PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant.

To add a token for your customer's payment, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Customers menu on the sidebar and click your customer's name.
  2. Click the Add New Token button and then select Request Token.
  3. The token will be generated and sent to the designated email address.

Step 6: Receive Payments and Send Receipts

By entering a customer's payment information, the invoice will be fulfilled, and they will be sent an automated receipt.

The same goes for Reminders/Statements. When your customers submit a payment, the system automatically records the information and sends a receipt. Once the payment is reflected in your bank statement, it will be automatically reconciled.

 

Step 7: Generate Reports

Paystand records invoices, payments, receipts details, and every associated communication. This comprehensive information allows you to analyze high-level metrics with increased precision and visibility. After generating an invoice, you can monitor payment progress and gain real-time insights.

You can access all your reports in the Transactions menu on the sidebar. Since this is sensitive information, only those with special permits can access this section.

 

So Much More Than Invoicing

While invoicing remains core to Paystand's mission, we have several other features and benefits that accounting teams can benefit from. Some of those features include:

  • Support for subsidiaries and multiple entities, each with its billing portal
  • Receive multi-currency payments
  • Enable eCommerce
  • Leverage wholesale ACH and credit rates
  • Enable Least-Cost-Routing to steer customers to the payment option that results in the lowest cost to the merchant
  • Customers can make partial payments or pay multiple invoices at once
  • Smart lockbox functions for quick paper check processing
  • Flexible, customizable billing reminders

Let your Workflow truly flow with Paystand

After configuring Paystand and incorporating your billing portal URL into our email templates, you'll be ready to start. Use our additional tools beyond the Pay Now feature. These include Autopay for recurring payments, Smart Lockbox for checks, and turning processing fees into customer-side transaction fees. These tools will lead to noticeable improvements in optimizing online payments and AR processes.

Not ready to book a demo yet? See everything Paystand can do for your company. We've helped businesses from all industries to streamline their payments and AR processes through automation. Join the financial revolution!