Skoppe makes it easy to manage subcontractor payments from the same place you manage budgets and invoices. Every recorded payment updates invoice balances, project totals, payment history, and commission automatically, giving your team a clear picture of what has been paid and what is still outstanding.

Why payment tracking becomes difficult

Many contractors approve invoices in one system, record payments somewhere else, and manually update spreadsheets to see remaining balances. This often leads to duplicate payments, outdated reports, and uncertainty about what is still owed. Skoppe keeps invoices, payments, budgets, and project financials connected in one workflow.

How payments work in Skoppe

  1. Open the trade or invoice that is ready for payment.
  2. Select Pay Invoice to record a full or partial payment.
  3. Choose the payment method, payment date, paid-from account, and optional reference or check number.
  4. Attach payment confirmation or supporting documents if needed.
  5. Review the payment summary and commission calculation before recording the payment.
  6. Skoppe automatically updates the invoice status, payment history, remaining balance, trade totals, and project financials.

Benefits of managing payments in Skoppe

  • Keep invoice balances accurate automatically.
  • Support both full and partial payments.
  • See exactly what remains to be paid across every trade.
  • Maintain a complete payment history for every invoice.
  • Track which account each payment came from.
  • Attach payment confirmations and supporting documents.
  • Automatically calculate and track GC commission.
  • Prevent overpayments by validating remaining invoice balances.
  • Edit or void payments while maintaining a complete audit trail.
  • Keep project budgets, approved invoices, and payments synchronized.

FAQ

Can I record partial payments?

Yes. Skoppe supports partial payments and automatically updates the remaining invoice balance until the invoice is fully paid.

Does Skoppe track payment history?

Yes. Every recorded payment is stored in the payment history with the payment date, method, paid-from account, reference number, amount, and payment details.

Can I edit a payment after it has been recorded?

Yes. Payments can be edited or voided while preserving an audit history so financial records remain accurate.

Can I upload payment confirmations?

Yes. Payment confirmations and supporting documents can be attached directly to the payment record for future reference.

Does Skoppe automatically update project balances?

Yes. Recording a payment automatically updates invoice status, remaining balances, trade totals, project payment totals, and commission calculations.

Can Skoppe send electronic checks?

Electronic check delivery is planned for a future release. Today, Skoppe focuses on accurately recording and tracking payments while keeping all project financials synchronized.