Recurring Fee Billing

Automated recurring billing keeps monthly client fees going out on time, every time, without a bookkeeper touching them.

40 hrs
Time saved/month
53
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About This Automation

Recurring fee billing involves manually creating invoices for clients on a set schedule, sending them individually, and tracking payments across multiple tools. This repetitive work consumes significant time each month and creates gaps in payment visibility.

Automation generates and sends invoices on the billing date, monitors payment status daily, and sends reminders for overdue amounts. the team focuses on exceptions while the system handles routine billing.

Key features
Generate recurring invoices automatically on the billing date
Send invoices to clients via email without manual composition
Track payment status in real time across all clients
Send overdue payment reminders automatically
Log all invoice activity to a central tracking sheet
Reconcile payments in accounting software as they arrive

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Billing Date Arrivestrigger

The automation runs on the first of each month or on a custom schedule matching the firm's billing cycle. It checks which clients are due for invoicing.

2. Fetch Recurring Client Data

The automation retrieves the list of active recurring clients and their fee amounts or a linked database.

3. Create Invoices in QuickBooks

For each client, the automation creates a new invoice with the correct amount, description, and due date.

4. Send Invoice

The automation sends the invoice to the client email address with a standard message and PDF attachment.

5. Log Invoice to Tracking Sheet

The automation records the invoice details for centralized tracking and reporting.

6. Check Payment Status

The automation queries QuickBooks to identify unpaid invoices and flags those past due.

7. Send Payment Reminder

For overdue invoices, the automation sends a reminder email to the client with the outstanding balance and due date.

8. Notify Bookkeeper

The automation sends a summary showing all invoices created, sent, and any overdue amounts requiring manual follow-up.

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Estimated Time Saving
40hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:53 Companies

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