Take control of cash flow
Collect client payments faster, reduce overdue invoices, and pay consultants from one connected A&E platform.
Manage payments end-to-end
See every payment, collect revenue faster, and manage your firm's entire payment workflow in one place.
Track cash flow
Collect payments faster
Easily manage payables
“We were most surprised by quicker invoice payments. We did not have a realistic online payment system until we started working with Monograph.”
Keep your cash moving
Connect your invoices to your collections and to your consultant payments so cash flows without the bottlenecks.
Get real-time payment updates
See total paid, owed, and past due across all projects in a consolidated view, then drill into any invoice for activity history including comments, client views, and payment status.
Accept every payment type
Accept ACH, credit card, or check payments with automated payment reminders and direct Pay Now links, so clients have every opportunity to pay on time.
Invite, bill, and pay consultants
Invite consultants to collaborate at project or phase level, request bills with automated reminders, and pay them directly from Monograph. No separate tools needed.
Let AI chase late payments
Monograph’s AI collections assistant follows up with clients by phone and email, helping recover overdue payments without adding more work for your team.
Keep your cash in flow
Take back control of your cash flow, from outstanding invoice to funded project.
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Frequently asked questions
Clients can make online payments by ACH transfer, credit or debit card, or paper check deposit through the mobile app. Firms can also manually record payments made by other methods, such as partial payments made outside of Monograph. Offering flexible payment methods makes the payment process easier for clients and can help A&E firms collect invoices faster and improve cash flow.
Credit card payments typically settle within 3 business days, while ACH transfers can take up to 5 business days after approval. Because payment processing is connected to invoicing, firms can track what has been paid, what is still processing, and what remains outstanding, giving them better visibility into accounts receivable and cash flow.
Monograph keeps accounts receivable connected to project invoicing so firms know what’s paid, outstanding, and overdue. Automated payment reminders and the AR Assistant can follow up on late invoices, and share payment links with clients. For professional services firms, connecting invoicing, payment processing, and collections can reduce manual work and can keep cash flow moving.
Yes. Monograph lets firms create a retainer invoice, collect and track the retainer, and apply it to one or multiple future invoices. For architecture, engineering, or consulting firms that collect an upfront deposit or kickoff fee, retainers can help cover early project costs and reduce financial risk. Retainers can also be mapped to the appropriate QuickBooks Online service for accounting.
Credit and debit card: 3% per transaction. ACH payments: 1%, capped at $15. Firms can choose to absorb these processing fees or, where permitted, pass them on to clients. When evaluating payment processing services and payment processors, understanding credit card processing, ACH costs, and potential chargeback policies is an important part of choosing the right payment solution for your firm.
No. Clients can use a direct payment link to make an online payment without creating an account. Payment links connect the invoice directly to the payment process, making online invoicing and payment collection simpler for both the firm and the client. For consulting firms and professional services businesses like A&E, this can be easier than relying on separate payment tools or coordinating in-person payments.
Ideal payment solutions should make it easy to invoice, offer convenient payment methods, process payments, track payment status, and manage accounts receivable. Given the business, payment needs may also include recurring billing, retainers, in-person payments, mobile payments, merchant services, or a payment gateway. Monograph focuses on payment workflows most common to A&E firms, connecting invoicing, online payments, retainers, and project financials in one platform. Monograph’s online payment integration is powered by Stripe.
Payment software and accounting software serve different purposes. Monograph connects project invoicing, online payments, payment status, and payment processing to project financials, while accounting software like QuickBooks Online handles broader firm accounting. For A&E, consulting, and accounting firms, connecting payment processing services with accounting workflows can reduce duplicate entry and give teams a clearer view of billing, payments, and cash flow.