Invoice Processing Automation
From inbox to paid โ in record time.
The Problem
- โขManual data entry from PDF invoices leads to errors and delays.
- โขChasing managers for approvals creates bottlenecks in payment cycles.
- โขPurchase order mismatches require time-consuming manual reconciliation.
What This Blueprint Does
Avery, your AI AP Specialist, automates the entire accounts payable workflow from email receipt to payment. Uses OCR to extract invoice data, validates against POs, routes for approval, and triggers payment processing in your ERP system.
- โMonitors dedicated AP inbox and extracts invoice attachments from incoming emails.
- โAI-powered OCR extracts vendor name, amounts, dates, and line items from PDF.
- โValidates extracted data for completeness and accuracy, flags anomalies for review.
- โCreates payment record in ERP and schedules payment via integrated banking system.
Workflow Architecture
Email Intake
AutonomousMonitors dedicated AP inbox. Extracts invoice attachments from incoming emails.
Employee: Avery โ AP Specialist
OCR Extraction
AutonomousAI-powered OCR extracts vendor name, amounts, dates, and line items from PDF.
Employee: Avery
Data Validation
AutonomousValidates extracted data for completeness and accuracy. Flags anomalies for review.
Employee: Avery
PO Matching
ConditionalIf PO number exists โ match against ERP. If no match โ route for manual verification.
Approval Routing
Human ReviewRoutes to appropriate approver based on amount thresholds and department.
Reviewer: AP Manager
Payment Processing
AutonomousCreates payment record in ERP and schedules payment via integrated banking system.
Employee: Avery
Blueprint Details
AI Employee: Avery
Avery
AP Specialist