Capture and pre-code invoices
Email-in and OCR convert supplier PDFs into structured data. Default coding by vendor and cost code speeds review and reduces mistakes.
QuickBooks Approval Workflows for Contractors
QuickBooks is your accounting source of truth. Planyard adds the project-side QuickBooks approval layer—so Site, QS, and Finance follow the same process and only approved, correctly coded bills ever reach accounting.
- Multi-step approvals (Site → QS → Finance)
- 3-way match before posting (PO ↔ delivery/valuation ↔ invoice)
- Approved bills sync to QuickBooks with vendor, COA, and Class
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Why contractors add approval workflows to QuickBooks
Project teams capture invoices, match to orders, and route approvals in Planyard; Finance stays focused in QuickBooks. The result is fewer AP errors, no duplicate entry, and clean job reporting—without changing your accounting system.
Approval workflows that fit your projects
A single, controlled flow from capture to sign-off—so every bill that reaches QuickBooks is correct the first time.
Email-in & OCR
Turn PDFs/photos into line-item data automatically
Default coding
Apply accounts/class defaults by vendor or code to minimise edits
Duplicate detection
Flag potential duplicates before approvals begin
Attachments preserved
Keep the original invoice file and notes for audit
Configure multi-step approvals (Site → QS → Finance)
Set project-specific routes or trigger ad-hoc approvals. Thresholds ensure the right people sign off based on value, package, or variance.
Roles & thresholds
Enforce approvers by project to control risk
Ad-hoc routes
Pull in specialists when exceptions arise
Approvals all in one place
Approve on the go without breaking the chain of custody
Reminders & SLAs
Keep invoices moving with timed nudges
Upload your project budget and track financial progress in real-time
No credit card required. No sales or IT support needed.
3-way match before accounting
Match PO, delivery/valuation, and invoice. Variance tolerances catch price/quantity issues early and block mismatches from posting.
PO linkage
Tie invoices to the correct order automatically
Delivery/valuation checks
Verify goods received or certified work
Blocks on mismatch
Stop errors before they hit accounting
Ordered amount checks
Overages raise flags, not busywork
Enforce coding for clean QuickBooks data
Import your Chart of Accounts and Classes; require coding before approval so bills post correctly tagged for job reporting.
Import COA & Classes
Mirror your QBO structure in minutes
Auto-mapping
Map budget lines once; mappings are reused project-wide
Class tagging
Tag posted bills to the correct class for job reporting.
Error prevention
Block postings without required account/class coding
Upload your project budget and track financial progress in real-time
No credit card required. No sales or IT support needed.
Tax outcomes respected in QuickBooks
Planyard keeps vendor linkage and coding correct, so QuickBooks applies all taxes correctly as required.
Vendor master sync
Use the same supplier records that Finance maintains in QBO
Tax rules applied in QBO
Bills land on the right vendor so the correct tax rates are used
Reverse charge
Retention amounts are calculated automatically and reduce risks for errors
Attachments & refs
Invoice PDFs and PO refs travel with the bill for audit
Process costs faster
Capture → Auto-link to PO → Approve → Sync
01
Capture: Email invoices to the project inbox or scan via mobile; key fields are extracted automatically.
02
Auto-link to PO: Pair invoices with POs and deliveries/valuations; flag quantity/price variances.
03
Approve: Route by project or on demand (e.g., Site → QS → Finance) with thresholds; approve on web or mobile.
04
Sync: Approved bills post to QuickBooks with vendor, COA, Class, tax/currency, and attachments.
Approval & cost control: Planyard vs QuickBooks alone
| Capability | QuickBooks Alone | QuickBooks + Planyard |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-step approvals |  Email/manual |
 Project-configured & ad-hoc routes |
| 3-way match (PO ↔ receipt ↔ invoice) | Not enforced |
Enforced with variance blocks |
| Coding enforcement (COA/Class) | After the fact |
Mandatory before approval |
| Invoice capture & pre-coding | Re-typing into QBO |
Email-in/OCR with defaults |
| Audit trail & attachments | Manual uploads |
Bills post with PDF & notes |
| Job variance & end cost visibility | After posting/reports |
Live variance alerts & end cost updates |
| Duplicate entry | Common |
Eliminated (approval-only sync) |
| Taxes & multi-currency handling | Manual checks |
Clean, coded bills respect QBO settings |
Pricing for QuickBooks approval add-on
Start with estimating and budget conversion; add purchasing, approvals, and 3-way match as you standardise processes.
Estimating
$52
/ month / project manager
Cost Estimating
Essential
$105
/ month / project manager
$43
Usually selected for: site engineers, clients, estimators, or auditors.
for supporting staff
Perfect for support roles or stakeholders—gain access to essential project features and view key financial data without full platform permissions, enabling users to stay informed and contribute without hands-on tasks.Usually selected for: site engineers, clients, estimators, or auditors.
Estimating and Budget Control
- Everything in Estimating
- Track budgets and actual spending
- Manage purchase invoices automatically
- Reuse active project cost data for estimating
- Sync invoices to Xero and QuickBooks
Professional
$158
/ month / project manager
$43
Usually selected for: site engineers, clients, estimators, or auditors.
for supporting staff
Perfect for support roles or stakeholders—gain access to essential project features and view key financial data without full platform permissions, enabling users to stay informed and contribute without hands-on tasks.Usually selected for: site engineers, clients, estimators, or auditors.
Estimating, Cost Control, and Purchase Orders Management
- Everything in Essential
- Issue and manage purchase orders
- Track committed costs on the budget
- Forecast project profitability in real-time
- Create cash flow forecasts
- Manage client contracts and progress reports
Ultimate
$210
/ month / project manager
$43
Usually selected for: site engineers, clients, estimators, or auditors.
for supporting staff
Perfect for support roles or stakeholders—gain access to essential project features and view key financial data without full platform permissions, enabling users to stay informed and contribute without hands-on tasks.Usually selected for: site engineers, clients, estimators, or auditors.
Full Functionality
- Everything in Professional
- Automate subcontractor and vendor quoting
- Track subcontracts and progress
- Manage subcontractor change orders
- Collect subcontractor payment applications
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