Accounts Payable

Monthly Bill Review Procedure Template

Establish a standardized procedure for reviewing all bills received during the month before payment.

How to use this template

1

Collect invoices for review

Gather all invoices received during the period that are ready for payment review.

2

Verify business purpose

Confirm that each invoice is for services or goods actually received and authorized.

3

Review charges and terms

Evaluate invoice amounts and terms for reasonableness and comparison to contract terms.

4

Check for discrepancies

Flag any duplicate invoices, pricing errors, or other discrepancies for resolution.

5

Approve and process

Obtain management sign-off on the invoice batch and release for payment processing.

Why use this template

  • Prevents payment of duplicate, erroneous, or fraudulent invoices
  • Provides management review and approval before payment
  • Identifies billing errors and enables negotiation of credits
  • Strengthens controls over cash outflow

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