Core concepts
How Does Inbill Work

How Does InBill Work?

InBill streamlines your accounts payable process through an intelligent combination of document processing, workflow automation, and integration capabilities.

Document Processing Pipeline

  1. Document Upload

    • Drag-and-drop interface
    • Email forwarding
    • Bulk upload support
    • Automatic duplicate detection
  2. Data Extraction

    • OCR technology for text recognition
    • AI-powered data field extraction
    • Automatic vendor recognition
  3. Validation & Enrichment

    • Data accuracy verification
    • Missing information detection
    • Automated category assignment

Workflow System

Status-Based Processing

  • Configurable workflow stages
  • Conditional routing rules
  • Automated status transitions
  • Role-based permissions at each stage

Approval Matrix

  • Multi-level approval chains
  • Delegate management

Integration Layer

Accounting Software

  • Bi-directional Xero sync

Notifications

  • Email alerts
  • In-app notifications
  • Scheduled reminders
  • Escalation triggers

Security & Compliance

Data Protection

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Regular security audits
  • Data backup and recovery
  • Access logging and monitoring

Compliance Features

  • Audit trail maintenance
  • Document retention policies
  • Role-based access control
  • Compliance reporting

Best Practices

  1. Setup Phase

    • Define clear workflow stages
    • Configure role permissions
    • Set up integration mappings
    • Test with sample invoices
  2. Daily Operations

    • Regular queue monitoring
    • Prompt approval processing
    • Exception handling
    • Vendor communication