Divvy lacks native job-cost coding, cost code enforcement, and ERP sync required for construction AP workflows, making it a poor fit for multi-job environments. Vergo addresses this gap with built-in cost code mapping, subcontractor invoice routing, and direct GL sync to construction ERPs like Sage and Viewpoint.
Construction companies have highly distributed operations, with purchases and invoices originating across multiple job sites. This field-office disconnect makes it challenging to centralize and standardize AP processes. Crew members often use personal cards or petty cash for job-site purchases, creating a paper trail that's difficult to track and reconcile.
Factors that limit Divvy's effectiveness for construction AP:
The lack of construction-specific features in Divvy leads to:
These issues undermine financial controls, add administrative overhead, and introduce risk for construction businesses.
Modern construction accounting platforms offer purpose-built AP automation tailored to the industry's needs. These solutions seamlessly connect field and office, automatically coding invoices to the right jobs and GL accounts.
For example, Vergo's mobile app allows crew members to snap photos of receipts, which are then coded and submitted for approval. This data syncs directly to the company's ERP, providing real-time job costing and cash flow visibility.
Leading construction companies use platforms like Vergo to streamline AP, improve financial controls, and get a complete picture of project performance.
Vergo is a card-agnostic expense management platform built for construction. Connect any corporate or project credit card and get full visibility and control over field spending.
Incomplete or inaccurate expense data from manual AP processes leads to distorted job costing. This makes it challenging to track actual costs against budgets, leading to budget overruns and margin erosion.
Yes, automated AP workflows can save 3-5 days per month on month-end close processes. By eliminating manual data entry and ensuring complete documentation, accounting teams spend less time chasing down missing information.
Key capabilities include mobile receipt capture, multi-level approval workflows, GL coding rules aligned with construction accounting, and seamless ERP integration. The platform should also offer robust reporting and job costing features.
Vergo's mobile app allows crew members to upload receipts and other job-site documents. The platform then automatically codes invoices to the right jobs and GL accounts, based on construction-specific rules. This syncs with the company's ERP, providing real-time visibility into job costs and cash flow.