Compare Melio vs. SERIES 3 Accounts Payable

Melio is an accounts payable platform designed to simplify bill payments, improve workflows, and maximize cash flow efficiency for businesses of all sizes. To get started, try all of Melio's features free for 30 days! You can pay vendors online using bank transfers or credit/debit cards—even if they only accept checks—while Melio takes care of the manual tasks. Integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks and Xero to keep your accounting up-to-date. Melio allows you to pay through bank transfer or card, helping you extend your cash flow and gain rewards. Enter vendor or bill details manually, upload, or snap a photo of the invoice—it’s that simple. Schedule payments according to your cash flow plan and let Melio manage them. Additionally, you can pay international vendors in their local currency for services and products. On-the-go? No problem, just get the Melio mobile app on iOS or Android to manage your payments, process approvals, and much more no matter where your business day takes you.

The Accounts Payable module in SERIES 3 effectively manages cash flow by keeping track of vendors, documenting purchases, and facilitating check printing. Users within the MBA system have the ability to monitor their outstanding debts to suppliers as well as the due dates for all invoices. There are various options for check writing, including a PDF format that allows for easy access and reprinting. The module offers comprehensive reporting features, which enable users to manage their expenditures accurately and effortlessly. Additionally, it simplifies the generation of invoices, credit adjustments, and debit adjustments, making the financial management process more streamlined. Payments can be automated through a flexible selection process for invoices, and numerous check formats are available to accommodate specific needs. The system also supports the creation of prepayments when necessary and allows for checks to be voided or reprinted as required. Furthermore, an unlimited number of expense account distributions can be assigned to each invoice, and up to eight default expense accounts with percentage allocations can be configured for each vendor. The checks issued to vendors can include either detailed or summarized remittance information, ensuring clarity in financial transactions. This versatility in handling invoices and payments greatly enhances the efficiency of managing accounts payable.