Category Archives: AccountMate News

Things about AccountMate

How AccountMate Enterprise’s New Power BI Dashboard Streamlines Business Insights

Posted on by

For many organizations, data isn’t the problem; access to meaningful, real-time insights is.

Finance teams export reports. Operations teams build spreadsheets. Leadership waits on updates that are already outdated by the time they arrive.

That gap between data and decision-making is where businesses lose time, accuracy, and opportunity.

AccountMate Enterprise 2026 closes that gap with a brand-new dashboard powered by Microsoft Power BI, bringing real-time financial intelligence directly into the ERP environment.

One System. One Source of Truth.

Traditionally, business intelligence tools exist outside of core ERP systems. That means toggling between platforms, reconciling data discrepancies, and relying on static reports.

With AccountMate Enterprise, your dashboards are no longer separate – they’re embedded.

Users can access interactive charts, KPIs, and financial ratios in real time, all within the same system they use to run their day-to-day operations. Role-based access ensures that everyone, from executives to department managers, sees the data that matters most to them.

The result is simple but powerful: faster insights, fewer errors, and more confident decision-making.

Built for Real-World Business Needs

What makes this dashboard truly impactful is not just the technology; it’s how it applies to the realities of different industries.

Manufacturing: From Production Floor to Profitability

Manufacturers operate in a world where margins are tight and timing is everything.

The new dashboard enables manufacturers to:

  • Monitor gross profit trends by product line or production cycle
  • Track open sales orders alongside production capacity
  • Analyze monthly profitability to identify inefficiencies early
  • Keep a close eye on purchase order backorders that could disrupt timelines

Instead of reacting to problems after they occur, manufacturers gain the ability to anticipate issues whether it’s rising costs, delayed materials, or shifting demand.

This kind of visibility helps align operations, procurement, and finance in real time.

Wholesale & Distribution: Speed, Volume, and Accuracy

Wholesale businesses manage high volumes of transactions, tight delivery windows, and constant inventory movement.

With the AccountMate dashboard, distributors can:

  • View aged receivables and payables to better manage cash flow
  • Identify top customers and top-selling items to prioritize sales efforts
  • Track sales performance by salesperson to optimize teams
  • Monitor liquidity and working capital at a glance

Instead of digging through multiple reports, decision-makers can immediately spot trends and act whether that means adjusting pricing strategies, accelerating collections, or optimizing inventory turnover.

Financial Leadership: Clarity at Every Level

For CFOs and finance teams, the dashboard provides a high-level view without sacrificing detail.

Leaders can:

  • Drill down from summary dashboards into transaction-level data
  • Share visual reports across teams for better alignment
  • Export insights instantly for stakeholders or board reporting

This reduces reliance on manual reporting cycles and allows finance teams to shift from reactive reporting to proactive strategy.

Designed for Collaboration and Growth

Another key advantage is flexibility.

AccountMate partners can build and customize Microsoft Power BI dashboards tailored to specific business needs. Whether it’s industry-specific KPIs or unique operational workflows, the system adapts to how organizations actually run. Businesses can also import their current Microsoft Power BI dashboards and still use their modifications seamlessly.

This ensures that as businesses grow, their reporting capabilities grow with them without requiring a complete overhaul of systems or processes.

From Insight to Action

The real value of any dashboard isn’t the visuals; it’s what those visuals enable.

By embedding business intelligence directly into AccountMate Enterprise, organizations eliminate delays, reduce manual effort, and create a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Instead of asking, “What happened?”
Teams can now ask, “What should we do next?”

And more importantly, they can answer it immediately.

In today’s environment, businesses that thrive are the ones that can see clearly and act quickly.

AccountMate Enterprise’s new Power BI-powered dashboard delivers exactly that:

  • Real-time visibility
  • Seamless integration
  • Industry-relevant insights
  • Scalable customization

It’s not just a new feature; it’s a smarter way to run your business.

To get started with AccountMate, you need to work closely with experienced ERP consultants who can guide you through the selection and implementation process, ensuring that your ERP system aligns with your business’s immediate needs and long-term vision.

Are you considering a new ERP system? Contact our experts! We have local solution providers who can help you navigate the process. Contact us now or call 707-774-7537 to talk to someone about your specific needs.

AccountMate 13.2 for SQL and Express Release is Now Available

Posted on by

AccountMate 13.2 has just rolled out an array of exciting features and enhancements aimed at simplifying your business operations and boosting efficiency. Let’s delve into the key updates that this latest release brings to the table.

Accounts Payable Payment Automation: Say goodbye to the hassle of manual payment processing! AccountMate 13.2 introduces the Accounts Payable Payment Automation feature, which streamlines vendor payment processing through the REPAY payments provider. This means no more printing checks or generating ACH files manually. With this feature, you can save significant time and money on B2B payments while still allowing vendors to choose their preferred payment method.

Enhanced User Login Authentication: Security is vital, and AccountMate recognizes that. That’s why we’ve added Multi-Factor Authentication to the login process in this release. Users now have the option to enforce a secondary authentication step, ensuring that only authorized personnel gain access to the system.

Expanded E-mail Service Options: With support for Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo added to Exchange and Office 365, you now have more flexibility in choosing your outbound e-mail service. This makes communication even more convenient for your company.

Streamlined Price List Import: Importing pricing information just got easier with the new Import Price List feature. Whether you’re dealing with inventory records or customer pricing, this enhancement saves valuable time and minimizes data entry errors.

New 401K Plan Census Function: For payroll management, the new 401K Plan Census function simplifies the process of gathering essential employee information, ensuring compliance with IRS and Department of Labor regulations.

Bank Compatibility and Positive Pay Support: AccountMate 13.2 expands its bank compatibility, now supporting positive pay file formats for several additional banks. This enhances your financial security by enabling you to take advantage of positive pay services offered by these banks.

Flexible Customer Record Management: With the ability to change parent account numbers assigned to customer records, managing customer relationships becomes more adaptable and convenient.

Improved Inventory Cost Tracking: AccountMate now provides detailed information on landed costs and transaction dates, empowering you to make informed pricing decisions for your inventory.

Efficiency Boosters: Several new features and enhancements, such as streamlined transaction processes and powerful reporting tools, are designed to save time and reduce errors in your day-to-day operations.

More Powerful Reporting: AccountMate 13.2 introduces the ability to schedule printing, exporting, and emailing of report batches in various file formats, providing you with greater flexibility and convenience.

Enhanced AP Aging and Inventory Aging Reports: The AP Aging and Inventory Aging Reports have been enhanced to offer more filtering options, allowing for tailored insights into your accounts payable and inventory management.

Beginning Balances in Financial Statements: Lastly, the addition of the Beginning Balance option in the Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet reports facilitates deeper analysis of your financial statements, aiding in identifying potential fiscal year-end closing issues.

AccountMate 13.2 is packed with features and improvements that aim to streamline processes, enhance security, and provide you with greater flexibility and insights into your business operations. With these updates, managing your accounting, inventory, and payroll tasks becomes more efficient and effective than ever before.

It’s essential to work closely with experienced ERP consultants and vendors who can guide you through the selection and implementation process, ensuring that your ERP system aligns with your business’s immediate needs and long-term vision.

Are you considering a new ERP system? Contact our experts! We have local solution providers who can help you navigate the process. Contact us now or call 707-774-7537 to talk to someone about your specific needs.

AccountMate Enterprise 2024: Empowering Businesses with Robust Financial and Business Management Solutions

Posted on by

Having a reliable and efficient financial and business management system is essential for success. Enter AccountMate Enterprise 2024, the latest release in the AccountMate Enterprise product suite. With real-time capabilities and customizable features, this software is designed to accommodate the needs of many types of businesses of varying sizes.

AccountMate Enterprise 2024 offers two distinct versions to cater to varying business requirements. The first, AccountMate Enterprise 2024, is tailored for organizations with a significant number of users. This version provides a comprehensive solution with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs seamlessly. On the other hand, AccountMate Enterprise 2024 Express is ideal for small businesses seeking the stability and speed of SQL Server without the additional expense of SQL Server licenses. Despite the difference in scale, both versions maintain an identical user interface, ensuring consistency and ease of use across the board.

What sets AccountMate Enterprise apart is its unparalleled flexibility and scalability. With the AccountMate Enterprise Software Development Kit (SDK), businesses have the power to extend and modify the software to align with their unique processes and adapt to changing market dynamics. This level of customization empowers businesses to optimize their operations and stay ahead of the competition.

Key Features of AccountMate Enterprise 2024:

  • Robust Security Measures: Both versions of AccountMate Enterprise come equipped with user-definable password policies and fraud protection features, ensuring compliance with regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley. Multiple security levels provide granular control over user access, enhancing data security.
  • Real-time Financial Insights: Enjoy up-to-the-minute visibility into bank balances and unreconciled transactions, enabling better cash flow management. Streamlined bank reconciliation processes simplify the matching of bank statements with detailed information in AccountMate.
  • Comprehensive Inventory Management: AccountMate Enterprise’s inventory features cater to even the most sophisticated inventory management needs. With support for multiple warehouses, unlimited bin locations, and advanced tracking capabilities such as lot control and kitting, businesses can efficiently manage their inventory with precision.
  • Customizable Reporting: The flexible report engine and powerful report designer tool allow businesses to generate customized reports tailored to their specific requirements. With drill-down analysis capabilities and support for multiple sorting options and filter criteria, AccountMate Enterprise provides actionable insights critical for decision-making.
  • Integrated Modules: Seamlessly integrated modules such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, and General Ledger ensure smooth workflow automation and data consistency across departments.

Core modules offered by AccountMate Enterprise:

Accounts Payable: Automate vendor-related tasks, manage company expenditures effectively, and take advantage of early-payment discounts. Features include streamlined payment authorization, expense deferral, and support for various payment methods.

Accounts Receivable: Offer superior customer service with a complete billing, receivable, and inventory management system. Integrated modules enhance order entry, sales returns, and billing processes.

Bank Reconciliation: Keep accurate tabs on cash flow with unlimited bank account records, instant views of current bank balances, and reconciliation of bank statements. Generate Positive Pay files for secure transactions.

General Ledger: Maintain control over accounting transactions with tools and reports compliant with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Features include chart of accounts setup, financial statement generation, and budget management.

Inventory Control: Optimize inventory management with features such as warehouse and bin location tracking, serial number assignment, and flexible pricing controls.

Manufacturing: Streamline production processes with work order management, bill of materials tracking, and resource usage monitoring.

Payroll: Simplify payroll processing with support for various pay periods, deductions, and additional payments. Integration with the Bank Reconciliation module ensures accurate financial tracking.

Pricing Control: Set up complex pricing structures effortlessly, with support for multi-level pricing, currency, and customer price groups.

Purchase Order: Gain better control over purchasing activities, with features such as vendor lead time tracking, liability accrual, and integration with Accounts Payable.

Sales Order: Provide prompt and accurate service to customers with a complete order entry and inventory management system.

System Manager: Serve as the control center for the entire AccountMate system, with features such as multi-level password security, module selection, and company setup.

AccountMate Enterprise 2024 stands out as a comprehensive and customizable solution for businesses seeking to streamline their financial and business management processes. With its robust features, scalability, and ease of use, AccountMate Enterprise empowers businesses to achieve operational excellence and drive growth in today’s competitive market landscape. Whether you’re a startup or a large enterprise, AccountMate Enterprise has the tools you need to succeed.

To truly unlock the power of customization, it’s essential to work closely with experienced ERP consultants and vendors who can guide you through the selection and implementation process, ensuring that your ERP system aligns with your business’s immediate needs and long-term vision. Are you considering a new ERP system? Contact our experts! We have local solution providers who can help you navigate the process. Contact us now or call 707-774-7537 to talk to someone about your specific needs.