Volume & Seat-Based Billing

Accurate client invoices go out on time every month, without manual spreadsheet wrangling or missed usage counts.

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

Volume and seat-based billing combines headcount data and usage volume to calculate charges for each client under different contract tiers. Doing this by hand across many client accounts each week creates a heavy reconciliation burden and frequent invoice corrections.

An automated version pulls seat and usage data automatically, applies contract-specific tier and overage rules, and drafts invoices ready for approval. The result is faster, more consistent billing with far fewer manual errors.

Key features
Pull seat counts and usage volume automatically from source systems each cycle
Reconcile seat and usage data into one working record per client
Apply contract tier rates, overage charges, and proration without manual lookups
Draft client invoices directly from calculated billing amounts
Route high-value or unusual invoices for approval before sending
Update the accounts receivable tracker automatically once invoices are sent

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Billing Cycle Data Readytrigger

Every Monday at 6am the automation platform recognizes the prior week's billing cycle has closed and starts the run.

2. Pull Seat Counts

Active seat counts for every client are pulled automatically.

3. Pull Usage Volume

Weekly transaction and task volume per client is pulled.

4. Calculate Charges With Billing

The Billing Calculation applies each client's contract tier, overage rate, and proration automatically.

5. Flag Exceptions For Manager Review

If a client's usage exceeds their contract cap, a alert is sent to the finance manager before the invoice proceeds.

6. Draft Invoice

Line items are written as a draft invoice for each client.

7. Send Invoice

Once approved, the invoice is emailed automatically to the client's billing contact.

8. Log Payment Record

Invoice amount, due date, and status are written to the AR tracker.

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Estimated Time Saving
19hrs/month
Process pain:8.3/10
Mapped by:12 Companies

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