What software is used for accounts payable?
Key Facts
- Over 80% of accounts payable teams globally still manually enter invoices into ERP or accounting software.
- Manual invoice keying remains the norm for AP teams, with no significant automation adoption gains in three years.
- Slow AI adoption in accounts payable persists despite widespread recognition of its potential benefits.
- ERP and accounting software are the primary tools used for managing accounts payable workflows today.
- SAP Concur sponsors research on AP automation trends, highlighting the gap between awareness and action.
- Corcentric specializes in source-to-pay and accounts payable automation solutions for enterprise workflows.
- Digital transformation in AP is increasingly tied to organizational performance, especially in uncertain economies.
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While many businesses rely on off-the-shelf accounting platforms like QuickBooks, SAP, or NetSuite, these subscription-based tools often fall short when it comes to scaling intelligent, end-to-end accounts payable automation. Fragmented integrations, manual data entry, compliance risks, and workflow bottlenecks continue to drain time and resources—especially for growing SMBs in manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The real solution isn’t another plug-in or no-code patch; it’s a custom-built, AI-powered AP system designed for resilience, scalability, and deep integration. At AIQ Labs, we build production-ready platforms like Agentive AIQ and AGC Studio that enable AI-driven invoice parsing, automated approval routing, real-time forecasting with compliance checks, and dynamic payment scheduling tied to cash flow. Unlike brittle, one-size-fits-all tools, our systems offer full ownership and two-way API integrations that evolve with your business. Organizations leveraging these intelligent systems report significant efficiency gains and accelerated financial close cycles. If you're ready to move beyond temporary fixes, take the next step: schedule a free AI audit with AIQ Labs to identify your AP bottlenecks and explore a tailored automation solution built for long-term impact.