Before you hire an AP clerk
Another hire is a significant step. Consider a service with a defined scope and fee to take on the day-to-day AP work.
We’re preparing the AP service for activation. Creating an account does not start invoice handling or payments.Learn more
Accounts payable, with a clear owner.
PeanutButter Console · design preview with illustrative data · not a live account
An invoice’s path through the service
01IntakeInvoice collected for review
02ChecksVendor details and duplicates reviewed
03CodingAgreed accounting categories assigned
04ApprovalYou approve invoice, recipient and amount
05InitiationApproved payment submitted after setup
06RecordsSettlement recorded only when confirmed
Illustrative service workflow, not live activity. Work begins only after paid terms, onboarding and activation. Payment initiation is not confirmed settlement.
Ready to hand over the invoice work?
Whether you’re considering an AP clerk or replacing an outsourcer, begin with a clear scope and a clear approval process.
When your outsourcer no longer fits
Make the handover count. Establish what will be handled, what needs your approval and how payment records will be kept.
Your control
You keep the payment decision.
Your authorized approver decides which invoices may be paid, to whom and for how much. Changes to those details require fresh approval. Vendor banking changes require human validation.
Initiated does not mean received. Settlement is shown separately, only when confirmed. Failed, returned or uncertain payments need review before another attempt.
The whole AP workflow, with clear boundaries.
For US businesses paying US vendors in US dollars. Your agreed scope and completed setup determine what can begin. Payment initiation and settlement are separate steps.
Collect incoming invoices for review.
Learn moreCheck vendor details and look for duplicate invoices.
Assign invoices to the agreed accounting categories.
Present the invoice, recipient and amount to your authorized approver.
Initiate approved vendor payments after the required checks and payment setup are complete.
Keep the invoice, approval and payment status, including confirmed settlement when available.
A defined service.
A considered start.
For US businesses paying US vendors in US dollars. Create your account first. Agree the scope, fixed fee and paid terms, then complete onboarding before activation.
We’re preparing the AP service for activation. Account creation does not start invoice handling or payments.
Start with an account. Begin when ready.
Create your account
Enter Console with Google or an email sign-in link. Account creation does not activate the service.
01
Agree the service
Confirm the scope, fixed fee and paid terms. There is no free service cycle.
02
Complete onboarding
Confirm your approver and required business and vendor information through the agreed setup process.
03
Begin after activation
AP work starts only after commercial, onboarding and service-readiness requirements are complete.
04
A few questions, answered.
Scope, fees and responsibilities must be agreed before work begins. Creating an account is only the first step.
US businesses paying US vendors in US dollars, whether you’re considering an AP clerk or changing outsourcers. Fit and scope are confirmed before activation.
For US businesses paying US vendors in US dollars. Your agreed scope and completed setup determine what can begin. Payment initiation and settlement are separate steps.
You’ll agree a fixed fee before service begins. Prices and final plan details are still being finalized.
There is no free service cycle. Account creation does not purchase or activate AP work. Paid terms must be agreed first.
No. It leads to account signup. Payments require activation, payment setup and your approval of the specific invoice, recipient and amount.
No. Account creation does not purchase or activate AP work. Paid terms must be agreed first. Payments require activation, payment setup and your approval of the specific invoice, recipient and amount.