Time Tracking & Billable Hours

Billable hours are captured automatically and pushed to invoices before a single minute slips through the cracks.

53 hrs
Time saved/month
11
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Time tracking and invoicing requires manual validation of hours, rate lookups, and duplicate checking before each invoice is created. This repetitive work delays billing and introduces errors that damage cash flow and client relationships.

Automation validates time entries in real time, matches rates automatically, and builds invoices directly in the accounting system. Invoices go out the same day with zero manual data entry.

Key features
Validate time entries for duplicates, overlaps, and budget compliance automatically
Match billable hours to project rates without manual spreadsheet lookups
Calculate invoice line items and totals in seconds
Create and send invoices directly from validated time data
Flag exceptions and anomalies for human review before billing

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Time Entry Loggedtrigger

A time entry is created and assigned to a billable client project.

2. Fetch Project Rate

The automation retrieves the correct billable rate for the project and task type from the rate master stored.

3. Validate Entry

The automation checks the entry for duplicates, overlaps, and budget compliance, flagging any anomalies for human review.

4. Calculate Billable Amount

The automation multiplies validated hours by the project rate and accumulates the amount for the client invoice.

5. Create Invoice Line Item

The automation creates or updates the invoice line item with the correct amount, description, and client.

6. Notify Manager for Review

A summary email is sent to the project manager with the invoice total and any flagged entries, requesting final approval before send.

7. Send Invoice to Client

Once approved, the automation sends the finalized invoice to the client and logs the send timestamp in QuickBooks.

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Estimated Time Saving
53hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:11 Companies

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