Solving the Problem

How does it work?

With Esker Accounts Payable solution, scanned vendor invoices are entered into an automated workflow for approval upon receipt. Invoices are dispatched to the appropriate business units where authorized personnel receive timely alerts that prompt them to sign off on documents to meet payment deadlines.

What are the benefits?

Powerful functionalities, real results

On-demand solution Esker offers the benefits of a complete AP automation solution as an on-demand service.

Benefits: No upfront investment No lengthy deployment Pay-as-you-go

SAP-certified automation Esker relies on certified interfaces to interact with SAP and guarantees its solution will perfectly migrate with SAP applications. Esker delivers complete and fully integrated solutions that implement quickly, do not require any modifications to your SAP application, and deliver seamless functionality within SAP or through the Esker web interface.

Benefits: Full integration No alteration to your SAP application Seamless functionality

Automatic document capture and routing Scanned or fax invoices are sent to Esker on Demand secured infrastructure for processing.

Benefits: Keep track of all received invoices Save manual handling and routing time Avoid lost invoices

Electronic coding and payment approval workflow Each invoice is processed based on predefined rules matched to invoice attributes such as supplier, amount, buying entity, etc.

Benefits: Ensure appropriate payment controls take place On-time approvals and vendor bill settlements Timely response to payment inquiries Accurate and on time invoice booking

Audit trail and reporting The system keeps track of all invoices, documenting every touch point that occurs in the workflow process.

Benefits: Monitor and measure invoice processing efficiency Identify and resolve processing bottlenecks Manage resources more efficiently

Automatic data entry and archiving Data is automatically captured using OCR and intelligent extraction technology to completely eliminate manual data entry. The original invoice image is automatically stored for later search and retrieval.

Benefits: Reduce data entry errors Immediate document access for dispute resolution Document sharing across authorized personnel

Vendor Invoice web portal Secure web-based service for vendors, enabling them to access their invoice at their convenience 24/7. Vendors can display list of invoices by status: invoices being processed, on hold or approved for payment.

Benefits: Improved vendor communication Free up AP staff time not spent answering emails and phone calls

Duplicate Invoice Check Users receive an immediate warning when the system detects a potential duplicate invoice. These warnings can be adjusted to suit vendors' business pattern and even turned off when applicable.

Benefits: Eliminates the risk of entering and paying an invoice twice

Manage your account As an administrator of an Esker on Demand solution you can create and manage users, accounts and departments. Administrators can also configure the options and resources shared by all the users of their account (and the department's users in their account), including security, transport setup and resources management.

Benefits: Management of all options and resources Flexible and powerful security policy management (password policy, IP restrictions).