PO Matching Automation Software

Reduce Errors and Expedite Purchase Order Matching

Automate the matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts with Centime’s PO Matching feature. Minimize discrepancies, speed up approvals, and ensure accuracy with every transaction. Stay compliant and prevent overpayments with seamless automation that reduces manual data entry.

"A standout feature [in Centime] is its time-saving invoice entry and capture capabilities through AI automation, particularly with invoice coding and PO matching, streamlining tasks that typically consume significant time, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in managing AP workflows."

Save time and money by automating invoice processing

Automate invoice capture with OCR and AI

Say goodbye to time-consuming data entry! Easily convert paper-based invoices into digital data, saving your team both time and resources. Centime pairs optical character recognition (OCR) technology with Generative AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to effortlessly capture and extract invoice information at the header and the line-level. Processing invoices has never been easier.

Unlock intelligent line linking

Centime’s advanced search algorithms automatically match invoice lines with purchase order lines to revolutionize the matching process. Our software reviews rate, quantity, description and references historical linking to continuously improve performance the more you use it. No more manual line-by-line comparisons – let Centime do the heavy lifting for you!

Highlight discrepancies and customize thresholds

Centime intelligently identifies discrepancies across purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to call out items that require your attention. Customize matching thresholds with ease, from 2-way to 3-way matching – in order to meet your unique business needs.

Seamlessly resolve discrepancies and track history

Centime streamlines communication and collaboration within your team to swiftly resolve discrepancies across the PO, receipt and invoice. Define mismatch review and approval policies to align your team structure for efficient routing, and keep a comprehensive history of the matching and resolution process for full auditability.

Top-Rated Invoice Capture Tool

Jennifer Rogers

VP of Finance

"With Centime AP, we have streamlined invoice processing and supplier payments. And, our auditors are really happy that we now have strong payment controls."

Drew Pearson

CFO

"We only make supplier payments after we understand their impact on future cash. Centime AP includes a cash forecast, and gives our team a view into future cash flows so that we can make strategic choices about who and when to pay."

“I've felt exceptionally supported throughout this journey. Unlike other SaaS implementations where follow-up meetings felt unnecessary, these sessions with our Customer Success Manager are invaluable. They keep us updated on new features and guides us on adoption strategies, which saves us considerable time and effort."
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“We were looking for a solution to help automate our invoice tracking. We needed more visibility to make sure that everybody knew what was hitting their budgets."
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PO Matching FAQs

What is purchase order (PO) matching, and why is it important in accounts payable?

PO matching is the process of verifying that invoices, purchase orders, and receipts align before payment is issued. This ensures that businesses pay only for what was ordered and received, preventing overpayments, duplicate payments, and fraud. It also helps maintain compliance with internal controls and contract terms.

By automating PO matching, businesses can reduce manual errors, speed up approvals, and improve financial accuracy.

How does Centime's PO Matching feature automate the matching process?

Centime takes the pain out of PO-based invoice processing, by automatically linking incoming and comparing invoices with purchase orders and receipts, flagging any mismatches, and enabling AP managers to easily connect with other stakeholders to resolve these mismatches. This significantly reduces the time taken to process each PO-Invoice while enforcing proper controls and reducing risk.

What are the differences between 2-way, 3-way PO matching?

2-Way Matching: Compares the invoice to the purchase order (PO) to ensure that the billed amount matches what was originally ordered. This helps prevent overpayments and incorrect pricing but does not verify if goods or services were received.

3-Way Matching: Adds a receipt of goods or services as a third checkpoint. The invoice must match both the PO and the receipt, ensuring that what was ordered was actually received before payment is approved. This extra step reduces the risk of paying for missing or incorrect items.

Can Centime's PO Matching handle discrepancies, and how are they resolved?

Yes, centime immediately flags any discrepancy between an invoice line and the corresponding PO and/or receipt. The invoice can then be routed to the responsible stakeholder for resolution. Customizable thresholds allow users to calibrate Centimes mismatch flagging to their specific business needs.