AP Invoice Automation

AP Invoice Automation

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Documents to Process: Uploading Files via FTP

Documents to Process: Uploading Files via FTP

Documents to Process is a feature in Restaurant365 that allows Users to upload a PDF or scanned image of an AP Invoice (or AP Credit Memo) to the system and then enter the details of the transaction at a later time.  The recommended file format for use in Documents to Process is PDF.  Various Vendors will provide Invoices electronically (in PDF form) while other Vendors will only provide physical copies of Invoices.  When physical invoices are received, a User can utilize any scanning technology to produce a PDF scan of the physical invoice (Scanner used in conjunction with a Computer, Scanner/Copier, or various mobile … Continued
Positive Pay Reports

Positive Pay Reports

Positive Pay Exports can be produced on the Check Run.  In order to produce the Positive Pay Export file, the Positive Pay Report must first be assigned on the Bank Record.  Click here for information on ACH Reports Type in the name of the Positive Pay Report in to the Positive Pay Report field   In the following table are the current Positive Pay Report names, along with a sample export file for each Report.  Each of these output files were produced on 10/14/16 using the following sample data: Vendor Name: Generic Vendor Payment Date: 10/14/16 Checking Account: 1015 – Checking 1 Location: Generic … Continued
Check Run Overview

Check Run Overview

Overview The Check Run screen provides a User with a list of Approved AP Invoices.  The User can then apply AP Credit Memos & Discounts, create AP Payments, print Checks, and produce ACH and Positive Pay exports for selected invoices.  In order to fully utilize the Check Run screen, Vendors must be properly set up (including all fields on both the ‘General’ and ‘Vendor Additional Info’ tabs), Bank Account balances and next check numbers need to be updated, and AP Invoices, AP Credit Memos and any Payment Terms Discounts must be entered and Approved. To create a Check Run, perform the following … Continued
ACH Payment Set-up

ACH Payment Set-up

Restaurant365 has the capability of paying Vendors by ACH (Automated Clearing House) payment. Vendor-specific settings need to be entered on the Vendor Record prior to creating ACH payments.  The ACH Report Type must be set on the Bank Record prior to creating ACH Payments.  Click here for more information on ACH Report Types and the Bank Record The following fields, located on the ‘Vendor Additional Info’ tab of the Vendor Record, must be updated in order to properly create ACH Payments 1) Payment Method – Payment Method needs to be set to ’ACH’ 2) Bank Account Type – Select the … Continued
Recipe Costing

Recipe Costing

Recipe Recipes are item records where Type = Recipe To view recipes, go to Operations – Inventory – Recipes in the left hand ribbon and open the desired record. To create a new recipe go to ‘Item’ in the top ribbon, then select ‘New Recipe’ and a new ‘Recipe’ window will open. Fill in the following fields for each new recipe: Fill out required fields: General Tab Name (required) Available In Inventory One key field is the Available In Inventory check box on the General tab.  If checked this allows you to have this recipe on Stock Counts, Item Transfers, and Waste Log … Continued
POS Integration Overview

POS Integration Overview

Restaurant365 integrates with many POS systems. Here is an overview what the integrations create in Restaurant365 each time it is run:   System Requirements – The machine housing the integration must have at least .net 4.0 and Internet Explorer 9. Frequency – The integration can be configured to run automatically each night. It can also be run on-demand at the end of the day by one of the store managers. Data Flow – The integration is a one-way integration from the POS system to Restaurant365. Restaurant365 does not pass any information back to the POS system. Data – The integration … Continued
Autonumbering

Autonumbering

In Resaurant365, unique identifiers are important for numerous reasons.  To allow for the easy creation of unique records, many transactions have an Autonumbering feature that is managed under the Administration section of the Accounting Module.  When selected, the Autonumbering Next XX # (1) will be displayed next to the Prefix (if any) (2) as shown below.  To save any adjustments to the next number, or prefix, be sure to click the Submit button to the right of each Autonumbering line item.
Vendor Item Record

Vendor Item Record

Vendor Item Vendor Items can be setup to set a few fields for an item for a specific vendor. These records aren’t required and if no item vendor record exists then the values on the item are used instead. In order to import an invoice from a vendor then Vendor Item records are required and if missing then a record will be created during import and the user can finish setting up the record after the import completes. Vendor Item fields are: Item: Lookup of item record Vendor: Lookup of vendor record Vendor Item Number: Text field of the number … Continued
Documents to Process: Manual Upload

Documents to Process: Manual Upload

Documents to Process is a feature in Restaurant365 that allows Users to upload a PDF or scanned image of an AP Invoice (or AP Credit Memo) to the system and then enter the details of the transaction at a later time.  The recommended file format for use in Documents to Process is PDF.  Various Vendors will provide Invoices electronically (in PDF form) while other Vendors will only provide physical copies of Invoices.  When physical invoices are received, a User can utilize any scanning technology to produce a PDF scan of the physical invoice (Scanner used in conjunction with a Computer, Scanner/Copier, or various mobile … Continued