LYON, France & MIDDLETON, Wis.--()--Esker, the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO, today announced the expansion of its Connectivity Suite with pre-built connectors that provide real-time integration of Esker Accounts Payable with cloud-enabled ERPs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

The long-standing working relationship between Esker and Microsoft ensures seamless integration due to the know-how of the Microsoft environment. Esker Accounts Payable provides a single solution for supplier invoice processing — directly into and out of ERPs — to automate, streamline and simplify accounts payable (AP) processes, including invoice verification, approval and mobile user support. The communication and collaboration between the Finance and other departments is also enhanced significantly. Based on Esker customer results, AP automation can help businesses receive and enter invoices up to 65% faster, lower processing costs as much as 60% and improve invoice accuracy up to 99%.

Users can now receive, enter and track supplier invoices directly in Esker without having to switch between software applications. An AP workflow outside of ERP systems delivers better business continuity by ensuring 24/7 access, approval capabilities for those without role-based ERP access, easier training and thereby greater user acceptance. Additionally, operating outside the ERP adds a virtualization layer for heterogenous IT landscapes, eliminating the need to reconcile processes across different ERP systems and delivering a consistent and standardized approach to managing AP.

“An efficient Office of the CFO requires seamless real-time connectivity that optimizes business operations, not just because users save time by no longer having to switch between applications, but also because the IT team does not have to maintain and support it,” said Vincent Changala, Connectivity Suite Product Manager at Esker.

Specific features and benefits include:

  • Seamless connector setup between Esker Accounts Payable and Microsoft Dynamics 365, with everything fully operational in just a few days
  • Real-time reference data retrieval and invoice creation features
  • Automated and fully auditable purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoice posting
  • Convenient access to original invoice image and processing data directly from the ERP invoice record
  • Simplified invoice posting error management ensures relevant information is made available in Esker Accounts Payable
  • On-the-go invoice visibility and approval with Esker Anywhere™ puts an end to delays in processing and payment

On the customer end, these benefits are perceived almost immediately after installation of the new connector. “Implementation was very quick; Esker's solution was operational within just two to three months,” said Gilles Mendes, IT Project Manager at Aprolis. “We can now seamlessly book invoices from Esker directly into Microsoft Dynamics 365 and monitor them from initial validation to processing and payment, with real-time updates running between the systems. This integration has saved us time by reducing manual tasks, while enhancing security.”

About Esker

Esker is the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. Leveraging the latest in automation technologies, Esker’s Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions optimize working capital and cashflow, enhance decision-making, and drive better collaboration and human-to-human relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information on Esker and its solutions, visit www.esker.com. Follow Esker on LinkedIn and join the conversation on the Esker blog at esker.com/blog.