Save time with accounting workflow automation

Automate time consuming admin tasks to improve firm efficiency and focus on what really matters.

An email from ABC Bookkeeping requests tasks for a 1040 Tax Return, with a checklist and a View and Manage Tasks button. Next to it is a smartphone showing a notification from Financial Cents.
“The task automation available is great! It keeps everyone on task, and we know exactly where we are with each client at a quick glance.” A woman with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt, sits indoors in front of a blurred background, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.

Tonya Weinzettle

Owner, Teal Business Solutions

Automate client data collection

Never chase your clients for information again with automated SMS & email reminders. Client uploads are automatically be stored on the related work so they are never lost.

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An email from ABC Bookkeeping requests tasks for Charlotte Wrights 1040 Tax Return, displayed behind a phone showing a notification from Financial Cents about requested information.
A project creation form is displayed with fields for project name, client, start date, accounting period, and recurring options. The Recurring dropdown is open, highlighting Repeat every month in blue.

Automate recurring work

Schedule work to automatically recur so you don’t have to manually recreate them over and over again in spreadsheets.

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Automate client & team updates

Automatically trigger both clients and team members to receive updates as work is ready to being, reaches certain milestones or is completed to make sure everyone is in the loop.

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A notification from Financial Cents says Your task is ready to begin above a project management dashboard showing client tasks, due dates, tags, and colored progress bars for various projects.
An email inbox interface displays several messages with colored initials, subject lines, and previews. One email is highlighted, showing a document shared and a reply message. A search bar appears at the top.

Take control of your inbox with email integrated into your workflow

With our email integration, you’ll be able to declutter your inbox with a focused folder for client-only emails. Adhoc emails requests and important email updates from clients will never get lost in your inbox again since you can simply turn them into work and delegate to your team all from within Financial Cents.

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Scale your firm with documented processes

Use workflow templates to streamline your accounting processes and maintain work quality as your team grows. Whatever your workflow processes are, you have multiple options to set them up and running within minutes. You can use any of the templates in our library, upload yours, or use AI to generate workflow checklist templates in seconds.

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A workflow template dashboard displays sections for prepping and conducting client calls, with tasks assigned to team roles such as Admin Assistant and Manager, alongside options to download as Excel or copy a link.

Workflow automation features for accounting firms

Recurring work

Schedule recurring work to automatically recreate future copies so you don’t have to

Client reminders

Send automated reminders to clients so you never have to chase them for information

Team updates

Automatically notify team 
members when their work is 
ready to begin

Work statuses

Automatically update clients 
on the status of their work

Email updates

Automatically trigger email 
updates to clients as certain 
actions are taken

Automated invoicing

Automatically invoice clients when a proposal is signed or on a recurring frequency

Automatic payments

Automatically charge client payment methods to reduce accounts receivables

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Accounting Workflow Automation Software FAQs

What is accounting workflow automation?

Accounting workflow automation uses technology to streamline repetitive tasks like recurring work creation, client reminders, and status updates. It helps firms save time, reduce manual work, and stay organized.

How does Financial Cents automate accounting workflows?

Financial Cents automates recurring work, client and team notifications, task status updates, document requests, email workflows, and even invoicing, so your team spends less time on admin and more on client work.

Can I automate recurring tasks with Financial Cents?

Yes. You can schedule tasks to recur automatically, daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals, so you never have to recreate routine work manually again.

How do automated client reminders work?

With Financial Cents, you can set automated email or SMS reminders to collect documents or information from clients. Client uploads are then stored directly in the related task or project.

Will my team get notified when tasks are ready?

Yes. Financial Cents automatically notifies assigned team members when work is ready to begin, reaches a milestone, or is completed, keeping everyone aligned and accountable.

Can Financial Cents update clients about their work status?

Absolutely. Clients can automatically receive updates when their work hits certain milestones, improving transparency and reducing back-and-forth emails.

Can I turn emails into tasks with Financial Cents?

Yes. With email integration, you can convert client emails into tasks and assign them to your team, ensuring no request slips through the cracks.

Does Financial Cents support automated invoicing and payments?

Yes. You can automatically invoice clients after a proposal is signed or on a recurring basis. Financial Cents can also charge client payment methods automatically to reduce overdue payments.

Can I use my own workflow templates?

Definitely. You can upload your own workflow templates, use pre-built ones from Financial Cents’ library, or generate templates using AI to get started quickly.

How does workflow automation help scale my firm?

Workflow automation reduces bottlenecks and ensures consistent processes across your team. As you grow, automated systems help you onboard more clients without adding operational overhead.

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