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.

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.

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.

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.

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

All-in-one accounting practice management software

Consolidate apps. Drive productivity.

Track work & hit deadlines

  • Always know the status of work
  • Document & automate processes
  • Centralize information on the actual work
  • Collaborate with team & clients in one place
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WOW your clients with a modern portal

  • Provide one portal for all your clients’ needs
  • Seamless access with a secure, password-less portal
  • Impress clients with a simple & modern design
  • Get client responses faster to complete their work on time
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Overcome inbox overwhelm

  • Declutter your emails with a client-focused inbox
  • Manage client requests by creating work from emails
  • Ensure no email slips through the cracks by pinning it to work
  • Track all conversations between your team and clients with an audit trail
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Simplify & automate client onboarding

  • Impress clients with branded, modern proposals
  • Eliminate AR by collecting payment information upfront
  • Convert prospects faster with legally binding e-signatures
  • Auto-invoice clients once a proposal is signed
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Improve cash flow while saving time and money

  • Streamline operations with automated billing
  • Get paid faster with seamless online payments
  • Identify your most profitable services, clients & team members
  • Sync invoices seamlessly with QuickBooks Online
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Securely centralize client information

  • Keep your firm organized as you grow
  • Help your team easily find everything they need
  • Keep an audit trail of all client activity and communication
  • Keep client information stored in one secure location
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On average, firms save 56 hours month & 19,200 every year with Financial Cents

Save up to 30% on Yearly plans
Solo
$19
/month Billed annually

The only app you need to run your solo firm at one affordable price.

Get started for free

Only for single user firms

  • Workflow and to-do lists
  • Workflow automations
  • Client tasks & requests
  • Client portal
  • Secure file sharing
  • Document management
  • Client CRM & database
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing & billing
  • Proposals & engagement letters
  • QuickBooks Online Integration
  • Budgeting & reporting
  • E-signature
Free 14-Day Trial | No Credit Card Required. Single user firms only.
Team
$49
/month Billed annually

Hit deadlines with more visibility, collaboration, and organization.

Get started for free

Includes

  • Workflow and to-do lists
  • Workflow automations
  • Client tasks & requests
  • Client portal
  • Secure file sharing
  • Document management
  • Client CRM & database
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing & billing
  • Proposals & engagement letters
  • QuickBooks Online Integration
  • Budgeting & reporting
  • Integrated email
  • E-signature
  • Unlimited tags, client groups, and custom fields
Free 14-Day Trial | No Credit Card Required. Single user firms only.
Scale Most Popular
$69
/month Billed annually

Increase firm productivity with more automations & integrations.

Get started for free

Everything in Team Plan, plus

  • Auto-follow ups for client tasks
  • Customize client task emails
  • Task dependencies
  • Auto-send email updates
  • Auto-create work
  • Optional upsell services in proposals
  • SmartVault Integration
  • OneDrive & Google Drive Integration
  • Zapier (5,000+ Integrations)
  • Open API
  • Branded client portal
  • Shared email Inbox
  • Multiple email integrations 
per user
  • Profitability reports
Free 14-Day Trial | No Credit Card Required. Single user firms only.
Enterprise
Custom

Advance support, security & customization for large accounting firms.

Contact sales

Everything in Scale Plan, plus

  • IP Fencing/IP Whitelisting
  • Mandatory 2FA Option
  • Custom user permissions
  • Webhooks
  • Priority support
  • Premium training & onboarding
  • Dedicated customer success manager
Free 14-Day Trial | No Credit Card Required. Single user firms only.
Team
$69
/month (per user) Billed monthly

Hit deadlines with more visibility, collaboration, and organization.

Get started for free

Includes

  • Workflow and to-do lists
  • Workflow automations
  • Client tasks & requests
  • Client portal
  • Secure file sharing
  • Document management
  • Client CRM & database
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing & billing
  • Proposals & engagement letters
  • QuickBooks Online Integration
  • Budgeting & reporting
  • Integrated email
  • E-signature
  • Unlimited tags, client groups, and custom fields
  • Free 14-Day Trial | No Credit Card Required. Single user firms only.
    Scale Most Popular
    $89
    /month (per user) Billed monthly

    Increase firm productivity with more automations & integrations.

    Get started for free

    Everything in Team Plan, plus

  • Auto-follow ups for client tasks
  • Customize client task emails
  • Task dependencies
  • Auto-send email updates
  • Auto-create work
  • Optional upsell services in proposals
  • SmartVault Integration
  • OneDrive & Google Drive Integration
  • Zapier (5,000+ Integrations)
  • Open API
  • Branded client portal
  • Shared email Inbox
  • Multiple email integrations 
per user
  • Profitability reports
  • Free 14-Day Trial | No Credit Card Required. Single user firms only.
    Enterprise
    Custom

    Advance support, security & customization for large accounting firms.

    Get started for free

    Everything in Scale Plan, plus

  • IP Fencing/IP Whitelisting
  • Mandatory 2FA Option
  • Custom user permissions
  • Webhooks
  • Priority support
  • Premium training & onboarding
  • Dedicated customer success manager
  • Free 14-Day Trial | No Credit Card Required. Single user firms only.

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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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