Client Document & Receipt Collection

Stop hunting clients for receipts and bank statements so your bookkeepers can focus on reconciliation, not reminders.

26 hrs
Time saved/month
12
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Document collection for month-end close is a manual, time-consuming process where bookkeepers chase clients for receipts, invoices, and supporting documents across email and cloud storage. Missing or late documents delay the entire close cycle and create bottlenecks in the accounting workflow.

Automation sends personalized collection requests, tracks submissions in real time, sends reminders automatically, and organizes received documents into the correct folders. The accounting team receives a ready-to-close notification once all required documents arrive.

Key features
Generate personalized document requests based on client type and close deadline
Monitor email and cloud storage folders automatically for incoming documents
Send reminder emails to clients with overdue submissions
Organize and file received documents in the correct client folder structure
Update close status in your CRM and notify the accounting team when ready

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Close Date Approachingtrigger

Workflow triggers when a client's close date is 7 days away and the document checklist is incomplete.

2. Generate Personalized Request

The automation platform retrieves the client's profile, required documents, and submission deadline, then generates a personalized collection email with the client's name and specific document list.

3. Send Collection Email

The personalized email is sent to the client's primary contact with a clear due date and upload link.

4. Monitor for Submissions

The automation platform monitors the client's folder for new file uploads and logs each submission with a timestamp.

5. Check Submission Status

If documents are not received by the due date, the automation sends an automated reminder email and escalates the status.

6. Organize and File Documents

Received documents are automatically moved to the correct client folder and renamed according to the firm's filing standard.

7. Notify Team of Close Readiness

Once all required documents are received, a notification is sent to the accounting team confirming the client is ready for close.

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Estimated Time Saving
26hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:12 Companies

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