Invoice Processing Automation

Transform your accounts payable process with Mica AI's intelligent invoice processing agent. Automate OCR extraction, approval workflows, and accounting integration through simple conversations.

Mica Team Aug 20, 2025

Quick Overview

An Invoice Processing Automation agent eliminates manual data entry by automatically extracting invoice data using OCR, routing for approval, and syncing with your accounting system.

Automatic OCR

Extract data from PDFs and images accurately

Smart Routing

Send to the right approvers based on rules

System Integration

Sync with QuickBooks, Xero, and more

Audit Trails

Complete tracking and compliance documentation

Key Benefits

Eliminate manual data entry with accurate OCR
Accelerate approvals with smart routing
Reduce processing times dramatically
Maintain compliance with end-to-end audit trails

Setting Up Your Invoice Processing Agent

1

Describe Your Workflow

Start by telling Mica what you want to automate. Describe your current invoice process and desired outcomes in plain English.

Sample Description

“Process incoming invoices from our email and shared drive, extract key data using OCR, validate against purchase orders, route for approval to department managers, and automatically enter approved invoices into QuickBooks. Send me alerts for exceptions.”
Mica AI Invoice Processing Setup Interface
2

Mica Handles System Connections

Tell Mica which systems to connect. Mica handles authentication, API setup, and data mapping automatically.

What You Say

"Connect to our QuickBooks account and set up approval routing through Microsoft Teams. Pull invoices from finance@company.com and our Dropbox folder."

What Mica Does

  • • Authenticates with QuickBooks API
  • • Sets up Teams notification channels
  • • Configures email monitoring
  • • Establishes Dropbox file watching
3

Configure OCR and Extraction Rules

Mica sets up intelligent OCR to extract key invoice fields. Refine rules through natural conversation.

Conversation Example

You: "Make sure to extract vendor name, invoice number, date, total amount, and line items. Also check if there's a PO number."

Mica: "I've configured OCR to extract all those fields and validate POs against your purchasing system. Want me to enable three-way matching?"

Smart Recognition

Learns vendor layouts and improves accuracy

Auto Validation

Matches against POs and receipts

Exception Handling

Flags anomalies for review

4

Set Up Approval Workflows

Tell Mica your approval rules. It creates intelligent routing logic that adapts to your business.

Approval Rules Example

"Invoices under $1,000 go to department managers for approval. Between $1,000-$5,000 need director approval. Over $5,000 require CFO sign-off. Rush invoices with payment terms under 10 days should escalate immediately. Send daily summaries of pending approvals to finance team."

Mica Automatically Creates

  • • Amount-based routing rules
  • • Escalation timers and reminders
  • • Department-specific workflows
  • • Holiday and vacation coverage

Smart Features

  • • Mobile approval notifications
  • • Bulk approval capabilities
  • • Audit trail documentation
  • • Performance analytics
5

Activate and Monitor

Once configured, Mica begins processing invoices immediately. Refine and adjust through ongoing conversation.

Continuous Improvement

"The OCR is having trouble with invoices from ABC Corp. Can you improve the extraction for that vendor?"

Mica learns vendor-specific layouts and adjusts automatically.

Rule Updates

"Change the approval limit for marketing expenses to $2,000 and route them to Sarah instead of Mike."

Mica updates workflows instantly through conversation.

Your Invoice Processing Agent is Now Live!

Processing invoices 24/7 with high accuracy and complete audit trails

Business Impact & ROI

90%
Faster Processing
From days to hours
99%
OCR Accuracy
Reduces errors significantly
75%
Cost Reduction
Lower AP processing costs
100%
Audit Compliance
Complete paper trail

ROI Calculation Example

For a finance team processing hundreds of invoices monthly:

$150K
Current annual AP costs
$35K
With Mica (platform + reduced hours)
$115K
Annual savings typical

Advanced Capabilities

Machine Learning

Improves OCR accuracy and learns vendor formats.

Fraud Detection

Identifies duplicates and suspicious patterns.

Mobile Approvals

Approve invoices from anywhere.

Analytics Dashboard

Track processing times and bottlenecks.

Multi-Currency

Handle international invoices and taxes.

System Integration

Connects with popular ERP and accounting tools.

Ready to Transform Your Invoice Processing?

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