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  t_meta_title: What Is Invoice Capture in Restaurants-
  t_meta_description: Learn what invoice capture is, how it works in restaurants, and how it automates invoice processing, data extraction, and accounts payable management-
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    t_author: Priyanka Bhadani
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      t_title: What is Invoice Capture?
      t_description: Invoice capture is defined as the automatic collection, extraction, and digitizing of information from supplier invoices and entering that data into the restaurant's accounting system or accounts payable system.
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      t_text: <p>Invoice capture is defined as the automatic collection, extraction, and digitizing of information from supplier invoices and entering that data into the restaurant's <a href="https://plumpos.com/glossary/accounting-system.html">accounting system</a> or accounts payable system. It uses technology rather than manual data entry to gather information from invoices.</p>Invoice capture is often used for-<ul><li>Food invoices</li><li>Beverage invoices</li><li>Equipment purchases</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Packaging and supplies</li><li>Vendor payables</li></ul><h2>What Information Is Captured From an Invoice?</h2><p>Common data elements that capture systems are programmed to retrieve-</p><ul><li>Vendor name</li><li>Invoice number</li><li>Invoice Date</li><li>Due Date</li><li>Purchase order number</li><li>Line item information</li><li>Tax amounts</li><li>Total invoice amount</li></ul><p>Data captured from invoice capture can be integrated into accounting and payment processes.</p>
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