Accounts payable automation for QuickBooks users

Plooto connects to QuickBooks Online and Desktop to automate your AP and AR workflows. Bills import from QuickBooks automatically. Set approval rules, pay vendors by EFT, ACH, check, or credit card, and every payment reconciles back to QuickBooks without a single manual entry.

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Connect Plooto to QuickBooks in a few steps

Link your Plooto and QuickBooks accounts to automate invoice management and payment workflows from start to finish.

Your accounting software handles the books. Plooto handles the payments. Approvals, reconciliation, and audit trails are managed automatically.

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How QuickBooks AP automation works with Plooto

Get more visibility into your cash flow and control over your business payments. Import your bills, invoices, payees, customers, and bank accounts. Once you connect Plooto to QuickBooks, the AP workflow runs automatically:

  1. Bills import into Plooto
  2. Plooto emails the correct approvers
  3. Approvers sign off online
  4. Plooto makes the payment
  5. Plooto keeps a full audit trail
  6. Plooto reconciles your records in your QuickBooks account

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How QuickBooks AP automation works with Plooto

QuickBooks AP automation for accounting firms and SMBs

Accounting firms managing client books in QuickBooks use Plooto to handle AP and AR payments for their entire book of business from one platform. Connect each client's QuickBooks account, set custom approval workflows per client, process payments in batch, and reconcile every transaction back to each client's QuickBooks account automatically.Businesses running their own QuickBooks account use Plooto to replace manual bill payment processes. Instead of logging into your bank to wire payments, everything goes through Plooto: bills arrive from QuickBooks, get approved online, and go out automatically with a full audit trail.

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What Plooto adds to your QuickBooks workflow

QuickBooks Online handles your accounting. Plooto adds the AP automation layer QuickBooks does not natively include.

  • Pay electronically
  • Pay with checks (let Plooto handle the printing and mailing)
  • Pay international vendors
  • Make batch payments
  • Customize payment approvals
  • Store and search digital records
  • Automatic account reconciliation

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What Plooto adds to your QuickBooks workflow

Plooto and QuickBooks: What the integration covers

QuickBooks Online handles small business accounting for millions of businesses. Plooto adds the accounts payable automation layer. When connected, bills flow from QuickBooks into Plooto automatically. Payments go out through Plooto by EFT, ACH, check, or credit card, and reconcile back to QuickBooks in real time. No duplicate data entry. No manual reconciliation. This integration works with both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.

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Plooto and QuickBooks: What the integration covers

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“Plooto seamlessly works with our accounting systems and automatically reconciles our transactions.”

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“Using the Plooto platform we save approximately 40+ hours a month.”

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“Plooto gives us real-time financial reporting that helps us manage our cash flow better.”

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FAQs

How do I set up the Plooto integration with QuickBooks?

You can connect QuickBooks Online or Desktop directly from Plooto’s dashboard in five simple steps. Simply visit our how-to guides for connecting Plooto with your QuickBooks account and you'll be on your way:

How to Connect QuickBooks Online
How to Connect QuickBooks Desktop

How does Plooto automate accounts payable in QuickBooks Online?

Once connected, Plooto pulls bills from QuickBooks Online automatically. You set approval rules, team members approve bills online, and Plooto sends the payment by EFT, ACH, check, or credit card. Every payment reconciles back to QuickBooks without any manual data entry. You can also process batch payments to multiple vendors at once, which saves significant time for businesses with high AP volume.

Can accounting firms use Plooto with QuickBooks for multiple clients?

Yes,  Plooto supports multi-client management, which makes it the right fit for accounting firms and bookkeepers managing multiple QuickBooks accounts. Connect each client's QuickBooks account to a separate Plooto workflow, set client-specific approval rules, and process payments in batch. Every transaction reconciles back to the correct QuickBooks account automatically. More than 13,000 businesses and accounting firms use Plooto with QuickBooks across North America.

Does Plooto work for bill payments in QuickBooks Desktop?

Yes, Plooto supports both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. The integration works the same way for both versions: bills import into Plooto automatically, go through your approval workflow, and payments reconcile back to your QuickBooks account. Visit the Plooto help center for step-by-step guides on connecting QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.

Which versions of QuickBooks are supported by Plooto?

Plooto supports integration with QuickBooks Online, one of QuickBooks' cloud-based products, as well as QuickBooks Desktop.

What types of transactions can be synchronized between Plooto and QuickBooks?

The integration between Plooto and QuickBooks products covers a range of transactions essential for businesses. This includes sales transactions, customer-related activities, and invoicing processes. By connecting Plooto to QuickBooks, businesses can enhance their workflow, streamline expenses, and maintain accurate inventory records. This integration aligns with other popular apps available in the QuickBooks app store, giving users with a seamless and efficient solution for managing various aspects of their business operations.

Is there customer support available for assistance with the Plooto and QuickBooks integration?

Plooto offers dedicated customer support to assist users with any questions or challenges related to the integration with QuickBooks Online. Users can reach out to Plooto's support team for guidance on troubleshooting, customization options, and optimizing their business processes.