Invoice Capture Software

Automated AI Invoice Scanning

Use automated AI invoice scanning to capture, read, and process invoice data with fast, accurate OCR for streamlined financial workflows.

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Automated Invoice Scanning in Mastt

Invoice capture software helps you turn invoice PDFs into payment records. Mastt uses automated AI invoice scanning and OCR to pull key fields fast. You review the extracted values, fix anything needed, then save. This keeps invoice processing accurate and ready for cost reporting.

Why teams use automated invoice capture software

Invoice capture software supports AP automation by removing manual invoice entry. It speeds up invoice review and reduces errors that delay approvals. Teams adopt it when invoice volume grows across vendors, contracts, and payment claims.

Here are the problems invoice capture software removes:

  • Manual data entry slows AP workflows
  • Paper invoice handling requires rekeying and scanning
  • Copy errors distort cost reporting
  • Invoice status gets lost across teams
  • Supporting documents live in email threads
  • Month-end reconciliation becomes painful

Clean invoice data improves cost control and forecasting. It also keeps project controls and finance aligned through a single AP automation workflow. That steadies payment processing during busy periods.

How automated AI invoice scanning works in Mastt

Mastt runs invoice capture inside the Cost module in Payments. You upload a PDF invoice, and AI starts processing right away. Then you review the extracted fields before saving.

1. Upload your invoice PDF

Go to your project, then open Cost and Payments. Click Add Payment, then select Auto-fill from PDF. Drop in the invoice PDF, or choose the file.

2. Review the extracted fields

Mastt highlights AI-extracted fields for quick checking. Review the invoice amount, invoice date, and contract reference first. Edit any field directly before you save.

3. Save and track the payment

Choose a payment status that matches your workflow. Save the payment record to lock it into reporting and approvals. Your team can track progress without chasing updates.

For step-by-step guidance, use the help articles How to Use AI Compliance for Contracts and Payments and How to Use AI Pre-fill for Contracts and Payments.

Key features in invoice capture software

Invoice capture software forms the foundation of AP automation for construction projects. It captures invoice data quickly while keeping review control simple. Mastt combines OCR, AI pre-fill, and editable fields inside the payment workflow. This keeps invoice processing accurate without slowing your team.

Here are the capabilities teams use most:

  • OCR invoice scanning from PDF invoices
  • AI pre-fill for payment fields
  • Editable extracted fields before saving
  • Payment status tracking for AP approvals
  • Contract references for cleaner reconciliation
  • Export-ready records for reporting packs

These features support consistent AP automation workflows. They help contract admins and project controls teams maintain audit-ready payment records. You keep a clear trail from invoice to approval and reporting.

Outputs you can generate with invoice scanning software

Invoice capture software must produce outputs your stakeholders actually use. Mastt creates structured payment records that support reporting, audits, and approvals. You can pull these records into project cost management workflows without rebuilding data.

Outputs usually include payment records with dates, values, and references. They also support export workflows for reporting packs. This helps when stakeholders need fast visibility on spending.

Manual invoice processing vs invoice data capture software

Manual invoice processing slows payment workflows and increases errors. It also makes it harder to track invoice status, supporting documents, and approvals. Invoice automation keeps invoice data structured, searchable, and ready for reporting.

This table shows what changes in day-to-day invoice processing:

Area Manual Invoice Processing Invoice Capture Software
Data Entry Typing and copy paste OCR and AI extraction
Review Easy to miss errors Highlighted extracted fields
Approvals Tracked in email Status workflow in system
Evidence Files stored separately Invoice PDF linked to payment
Reporting Rebuilt each cycle Structured exportable records

Manual workflows can work at low volume. They struggle when invoices pile up and reporting deadlines hit. Invoice capture software helps teams keep payment processing controlled and audit-ready.

Why use Mastt for automated invoice capture

Mastt keeps invoice capture inside the Payments workflow, where teams already work. That reduces tool switching and improves data consistency. It also keeps contract references closer to the payment record.

If you need contract-based checks, Mastt supports AI Compliance and AI Review for payments. AI Compliance extracts payment obligations from contract PDFs. AI Review then checks invoices or pay apps against those requirements.

Setup

Invoice capture works best with clear PDF invoices and consistent layouts. Good scan quality improves OCR accuracy and reduces manual corrections. Password protection can block extraction.

Use these setup practices to get reliable results.

  • Keep invoices in PDF format
  • Use clear, high-quality scans
  • Remove password protection from PDFs
  • Standardize invoice layouts where possible
  • Review highlighted fields before saving

For AI Compliance setup, keep contract PDFs focused. Remove unrelated pages for faster processing. Mastt supports contract PDFs up to 100 pages.

FAQs About Automated Invoice Scanning

Invoice capture software uses OCR and AI to extract invoice data from PDFs and paper invoices. It converts that data into structured payment records for review and approval. This supports AP automation by reducing manual entry and improving invoice accuracy.
Mastt supports PDF invoices for invoice capture, so you'll need to convert other formats to PDF first. This improves OCR consistency and ensures accurate data extraction.
Review the invoice amount, invoice date, and contract reference first, as those fields drive approvals and cost reporting. Then review any other extracted values to ensure accuracy.
Yes, you can edit extracted fields before you save, which keeps humans in control of the final record and reduces downstream reporting errors.
Start by checking PDF clarity and scan quality, then remove any encryption or password protection from the file. Upload again, and edit any incorrect values before saving.
Yes, with AI Compliance and AI Review. AI Compliance extracts obligations from the contract PDF first, then AI Review checks invoices or pay apps against those obligations to ensure compliance.
AI Review usually takes 1 to 3 minutes per document, though complex documents can take longer. Always review statuses before you finalize to ensure processing is complete.

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