Approval Workflow
Defined multi-step authorization with role-based thresholds, escalation paths, and sequential signer order to prevent single-person execution of payments.
Consistent procedures reduce settlement errors, preserve clear audit trails, and support regulatory compliance. They enable predictable approval flows, minimize fraud and operational risk, and help meet federal recordkeeping and tax reporting obligations such as IRC §6501 audit windows.
Typical users encompass treasury, accounting, AP, finance leadership, and external banking partners who handle funds and approvals.
Procedures also guide third parties and internal auditors on documentation expectations and signatory authority.
Defined multi-step authorization with role-based thresholds, escalation paths, and sequential signer order to prevent single-person execution of payments.
Templates for wire/ACH requests specifying required fields, supporting invoices, beneficiary verification, and dual sign-off for amounts above thresholds.
Standard list of attachments: invoices, contracts, vendor W-9, board approvals, and any KYC/AML evidence required by bank partners.
Role-based permissions for creating, approving, and executing transactions; separation of duties and periodic access reviews.
Retention of complete signing records including timestamps, IP addresses, user IDs, and change history to support audits and dispute resolution.
Reconciliation schedules, exception reporting, and performance metrics for settlement accuracy, approval turnaround times, and exception rates.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential signers with conditional parallel options |
| Authentication Strength | Email + SMS or KBA for high-value approvals |
| Conditional Fields | Show bank details only when wire/ACH selected |
| Retention Policy | Automatic archival and export for audit review |
Treasury packages should use machine-readable formats and platforms that preserve audit metadata and support secure signer authentication.
Bank-specific daily cutoff determines same-day settlement window.
Complete bank reconciliations within five business days of month end.
Send 1099-NEC to recipients and IRS by Jan 31 each year
Retain I-9 for 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination (8 CFR §274a.2)
Provide treasury records and signed packages on the auditor schedule.
Requester uploads package and completes required fields for validation.
Approver validates supporting documents and account details.
Senior approver executes payment instruction or releases funds.
Treasury reconciles bank statements and archives signed package.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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