[ Lightyear Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightyear-lightyear/reviews) [ Lightyear Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightyear-lightyear/reviews) # Lightyear Features ##### ## Invoice Management (5) Capture Provide features to capture invoices such as import or scanning Repository Deliver a central repository of AP documents, such as POs and invoices Capture Provide features to capture and record invoices, such as import or scanning Supplier Portal Allow suppliers to submit invoices using an online portal Repository Deliver a central repository of AP documents, such as POs and invoices Show More ##### ## Invoice Processing (10) Matching Ability to match AP invoices to POs, contracts, or payments Workflows Include workflows for approvals and invoice processing Tax Compliance Comply with local and global tax regulations for collections Recurring Payments Automatic and regular transactions made through a secure online platform at predetermined intervals (monthly, quarterly, etc.) Matching Ability to match AP invoices to POs, contracts, or payments Payments Identify incomplete or late supplier payments Workflows Include workflows for approvals and invoice processing Tax Compliance Comply with local and global tax regulations for collections Submittal Electronically submit invoices to buyers Configurable Workflow Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs Show More ##### ## Analytics (8) Due Dates Track invoices based on due dates to identify overdue payments Benchmarking Ability to compare AP automation metrics with other companies KPIs Monitor KPIs such as time to process an invoice or erroneous payments Visibility Improve visibility into procurement activities across the company. Performance Monitor the performance of procurement operations Spend Analyze procurement spending and identify future trends. Due Dates Track invoices based on due dates to identify overdue payments KPIs Monitor KPIs such as time to process an invoice or erroneous payments Show More ##### ## Integration (8) Accounting Provide integration with accounting and financial management software Payment Integration Integrate with payment gateways and enterprise payments software ERP Deliver integrations with accounting modules of ERP systems ERP integration Integrate with existing ERP systems Accounting Provide integration with accounting and financial management software Payments Integrate with payment gateways and enterprise payments software ERP Deliver integrations with accounting modules of ERP systems Procurement Allow integration with procurement software, such as Procure To Pay, RFP and Spend Management Show More ##### ## Management (4) Approval Use criteria to add or remove suppliers to/from approved lists. Communication Manage communications with suppliers on multiple channels such as phone or email. Documents Capture and maintain documents related to suppliers and their products or services. Receipt of Goods Compare goods received with purchase orders and document variations Show More ##### ## Planning (4) Processses Manage workflows and business processes for procurement. Content Maintain a repository of content such as catalogs and other documents. Requisition Define requisition rules for various types of procurement Customizable Templates Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Show More ##### ## Supplier Management (22) Selection Provide features to compare suppliers and choose the best option for various activities. Risk Management Identify potential issues and how they may impact relationships with suppliers. Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Vendor Management Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc. Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Purchase Order Management Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Requisition Management Review, approve and cancel requests for goods/services to be purchased Bid Management Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison Auction Management Allows businesses to create and manage auctions. Sourcing Management Negotiate best prices and choose the right vendor for various purchases Returns Management Track and facilitate returns of products sold Fixed Asset Management Centralized database to track details of fixed assets such as depreciation and maintenance scheduling/history Contract/License Management Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses Supplier Management Manage all supplier data and operations Spend Management Track the amount of money spent on a certain product or with a certain supplier Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Shipping Management Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Warehouse Management Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Catalog Management Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price Receipt Management Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database Show More ##### ## Execution (2) Purchasing Electronically create and manage purchase orders for products and services. Invoicing Include features for procurement invoicing and e-invoicing. Show More ##### ## Supplier Information (2) Profiles Create and manage supplier profiles that include contact and pricing information. History Track history of all interactions and business transactions with suppliers. Show More ##### ## Risk (2) Analysis Reduces future risks through root cause analysis and process improvement Identification Reduces frequency of errors, identifies risk and improves efficiency Show More ##### ## Recovery (1) Reporting Offers reporting to aid in minimizing future lost profits and process breakdown Show More ##### ## Audit (4) Filters Includes a library of audit-tested filters to identify AP outliers that are outside company policy Post Audits Conducts a post-audit analysis of large volumes of data to identify historical payment errors and automatically generate claims Overpayments Detects and prevents a wide range of overpayment errors Duplicates Detects and prevents a wide range of duplicate payments Show More ##### ## Fraud (3) Vendor Checks Enables automatic checks of new vendors being set up in the system to combat potential billing schemes Data Generation Generates comprehensive data needed to conduct a thorough investigation Monitoring Provides continuous, proactive fraud monitoring across multiple systems and data formats Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Purchasing (3) Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Budgeting/Forecasting Create budgets based on historical data and future projections Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - AP Automation (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (70) Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Invoice Management Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes Online Banking Ability to manage transactions online with a mobile device or computer. 1099 Preparation Generate, file and review 1099 tax forms for IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Receipt Management Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Fraud Detection Identify and prevent suspicious activity Duplicate Payment Alert Receive an automatic notification when the exact same payment is about to be initiated for the second time Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Check Writing Issue payments to third parties via checks Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Multi-Currency Manage and handle various international currencies Status Tracking Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Cash Management Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Billing & Invoicing Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Vendor Management Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc. Anomaly Detection Automatically identify unusual behavior API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases ACH Payment Processing Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Invoice Processing Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made Aging Tracking Categorizes outstanding invoices based on the amount of time they have remained unpaid Supplier Management Manage all supplier data and operations General Ledger Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions Expense Tracking Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred Bank Reconciliation Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Approval Process Control Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval Electronic Funds Transfer Transfer money electronically between two bank accounts Purchase Order Reconciliation Aligns purchase orders with incoming invoices and receiving reports Financial Management Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization Workflow Automation Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows Approval Process Control Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Order Tracking Track orders throughout the fulfillment process Inventory Control Monitor product stock levels AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Spend Analysis Review and uncover trends in spending activity Multi-Currency Manage and handle various international currencies Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Spend Control Set allowances and ensure employees don't spend more than the allotted amounts Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Invoice Processing Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made Receiving Manage all receiving processes within a warehouse Document Storage Store and organize documents in a centralized system Quotes/Estimates Generate quotes or estimates for customers Accounting Integration Integrate with a third-party accounting system Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Multi-Location Manage and support multiple locations Expense Tracking Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred Purchasing Reports Reports that analyze a company's purchasing activities, including purchases made, suppliers used, and expenses incurred Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Show More ## 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