Accounts Payable

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Accounts Payable Module
The Accounts Payable module is an easy to use, flexible system that lets
you to set up and track an unlimited number of payable accounts.
Accounts Payable transactions simultaneously update the general
ledger and vendor accounts and let you view payments by vendor
throughout the system.
Accounts Payable Processing
- Flexible processing—Record invoices and credits from vendors, select
invoices to pay, and print checks or record manual payments. Security
features allow you to isolate tasks for strong internal controls.
- Enter invoices quickly using time-saving entry features—Balance
payables entries automatically or use the distribution feature to
automatically allocate entries. Includes keyboard shortcuts and the ability
to set entry defaults for every session.
- Store vendor records—Maintain detailed profiles for routine vendors that
outline payment and contact information, discounts available, default
coding, notes, track custom fields, and more. Save time by updating
vendors on-the-fly while entering payables transactions.
- Track vendor payments—Whether writing checks on-the-fly or using
batch process invoice and payment entry, the Accounts Payable module
gives you the ability to track transactions by vendor.
- Tools for invoice payment selection—Select all invoices for payment,
mark each invoice individually or use pay criteria to define which invoices
to pay in each check run. Supports full and partial payments. Pay
multiple invoices with a single check.
 
- Issue payment from multiple cash accounts—Accounts Payable can pay
invoices from multiple cash accounts in the same check run and still
accurately track invoice amounts for individual projects, grants, programs
or other account segments.
 
- Establish reminders—The system warns you when invoices are due.
Powerful Reporting
 
- Check vendor balances on-the-fly—Run an inquiry by vendor to quickly
view all activity, including outstanding invoices, payments, and credits.
Drill-down to the details associated with every transaction.
- Flexible AP Analysis Reporting—Customize reports or select from the
many ready-to-use reports, including Invoices Selected for Payment, AP
Summary, AP Aging, Vendor Activity Report, and Detail Ledgers.
 
- Generate 1099s—Produce paper and magnetic media 1099 filings
directly from the system.
- Graph payables for reporting at a glance—Monitor outstanding payables,
top vendors, and more using the Sage MIP Fund Accounting One-Click
Navigator analysis views and the system graphing tools.
- Unlimited History—Maintain and report on payables history for an
unlimited number of years.
Fully Integrated with Other Sage MIP Fund Accounting Modules
- Send payments electronically—Improve cash management and save on
postage by using the Electronic Funds Transfer for Accounts Payable
module. Electronic payments are a safe, inexpensive, and predictable
payment alternative to paper checks.
- Reduce data entry and improve reporting—When combined with the
Purchase Orders and Encumbrances modules, Accounts Payable allows
seamless integration of order details from purchase order entry through
invoicing or direct payment.
- Avoid overspending—With the Budget module, check for available
budget while entering a transaction and activate warnings. Prevent entry
when an invoice would create an over-budget situation.

- Save money by printing your own check stock—For full customization,
add the Forms Designer module and create secure custom layouts for
your printed checks.