Time Tracking & Billable Hours

Accurate billable hours flow from your team's calendar and project tools directly into your invoicing system, with no chasing or data re-entry.

60 hrs
Time saved/month
8
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Time tracking and billable hours processing involves collecting consultant timesheets, validating them against project rules and rate cards, and converting them into client invoices.

Automation collects timesheets, validates billability rules and rates automatically, generates draft invoices in accounting software, and flags exceptions for human review. The result is same-day invoicing, zero manual data entry errors, and real-time revenue visibility.

Key features
Collect timesheets from consultants via email or spreadsheet and consolidate them automatically
Validate billability rules, non-billable time caps, and client-specific discounts without manual cross-referencing
Apply hourly rates and negotiated discounts from project rate cards in real time
Generate draft invoices with line items, totals, and client details ready for approval
Flag non-billable time and rate exceptions for finance manager review
Update revenue tracking and project profitability reports automatically after invoice approval

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Timesheet Submittedtrigger

A timesheet is submitted via email or uploaded to the shared folder, triggering the automation.

2. Extract Hours

The automation pulls logged hours for the week, grouped by consultant, project, and client.

3. Validate Billability Rules

The automation checks each entry against project billability rules, non-billable time caps, and client-specific discounts stored.

4. Apply Rates and Discounts

The automation applies the correct hourly rate from the project rate card and any negotiated discounts, calculating the billable amount.

5. Create Invoice

The automation creates a draft invoice with validated line items, totals, and client details.

6. Send Approval Notification

The finance manager receives a notification with a summary of the invoice and a link to approve or reject it.

7. Send Invoice to Client

Once approved, the invoice is automatically sent to the client and marked as sent.

8. Update Revenue Report

The automation logs the invoiced hours and revenue and updates project profitability dashboards.

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Estimated Time Saving
60hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:8 Companies

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