Overview
Toku Contractor handles the full invoicing and payment workflow, from contractor submission through approval and payment.Invoice Workflow
1
Contractor submits invoice
Contractor creates and submits an invoice in their portal
2
Admin reviews
Review the invoice details, hours, and amounts
3
Approve or request changes
Approve the invoice or send back for revisions
4
Schedule payment
Approved invoices are queued for payment
5
Process payment
Payment is sent via the contractor’s preferred method
Reviewing Invoices
Navigate to Payments > Invoices to see:- Pending Review — Invoices awaiting your approval
- Approved — Invoices approved and pending payment
- Paid — Completed payments
- Rejected — Invoices sent back for revision
Invoice Details
Each invoice shows:- Contractor name
- Invoice period/date
- Description of work
- Hours (if hourly)
- Total amount
- Any attached documentation
Approving Invoices
1
Review the invoice
Verify hours, rate, and description match expectations
2
Check supporting documents
Review any attached time logs or deliverables
3
Click Approve
Approve the invoice for payment
Requesting Changes
If an invoice needs revision:- Click Request Changes
- Add a note explaining what needs to be corrected
- The contractor receives notification to revise and resubmit
Payment Processing
Payment Methods
Payment Schedule
Configure your payment schedule:- Weekly — All approved invoices paid weekly
- Bi-weekly — Payments every two weeks
- Monthly — End-of-month payments
- On Approval — Payment immediately upon approval
Batch Payments
Process multiple invoices at once:- Go to Payments > Invoices
- Select multiple approved invoices
- Click Process Batch Payment
- Review totals by payment method
- Confirm to process
Payment Status
Payment Receipts
Both you and the contractor receive payment confirmations:- Email notification when payment is sent
- Receipt available in payment history
- Transaction details for record-keeping
Next Steps
Compliance
Understand compliance requirements
Contractor FAQ
Common questions
