Invoicing & Payment

Faster cash in the door by turning approved repair orders into sent invoices and matched payments without manual keying.

95 hrs
Time saved/month
6
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Invoicing and payment tracking at body shops involves manually transcribing job details into invoices, sending them to customers, and chasing overdue payments. Manual tracking spreads across spreadsheets and email, creating delays and missed follow-ups.

Automation extracts job data directly into invoices, sends them immediately, and flags overdue invoices daily for consistent reminders. Payments are recorded automatically, freeing staff to focus on customer service.

Key features
Extract job details automatically from completed job cards into invoice templates
Create and send invoices to customers on the same day work is completed
Track invoice status and payment in real time without manual spreadsheet updates
Identify overdue invoices daily and prepare reminder messages automatically
Record incoming payments and update invoice status without manual entry
Escalate invoices overdue by 30 days to the shop manager for collection

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Job Marked Completetrigger

A job card is flagged as complete in the shop system or manually marked by staff. The automation detects this event and begins the invoicing workflow.

2. Extract Job Details

The automation reads the job card data, customer contact info, labour hours, and parts costs, and validates the information for completeness and accuracy.

3. Create Invoice in QuickBooks

The automation creates a new invoice with the extracted details, applies the correct tax rate, and sets the due date based on shop policy.

4. Send Invoice

The automation sends the invoice to the customer email address, with a professional message and payment instructions.

5. Log to Tracking Sheet

The automation records the invoice number, customer name, amount, and due date tracking log for visibility.

6. Monitor for Overdue Invoices

Daily, the automation scans QuickBooks for unpaid invoices past their due date and flags them message to the admin team.

7. Send Overdue Payment Reminder

For invoices overdue by 7 days or more, the automation sends a polite payment reminder email to the customer, with a link to pay online if available.

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Estimated Time Saving
95hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:6 Companies

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