Northstar provides two specific workflows to extract payment data for use in other systems like Ottimate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Method 1: Vendor Summary Report (via Reports)
• Method 2: Payment Inquiry Export (via Inquiry)

Method 1: Vendor Summary Report (via Reports)

Use this method to generate a formatted summary of vendor activity.

1. Access the Module: Navigate to the Accounts Payable module.
2. Select Report: Under the Reports section, click on Vendor Summary.

3. Set Filters:
   • Select the Vendor(s) from the dropdown (defaults to "All").
   • Ensure the Status is set (e.g., Active).
4. Select Format: Change the file type from PDF to Excel.
5. Generate: Click the Save Filter button to process and download the file.

Method 2: Payment Inquiry Export (via Inquiry)

This method is used to search for and export specific payment transaction lines.

1. Access Inquiry: In the Accounts Payable module, navigate to the Inquiry section.
2. Select Payments: Click on the Payments link. 
3. Search Criteria: * Define your search parameters such as Invoice Number, Vendor, or Batch #.
   • Specify a Payment Type (e.g., Check, ACH, etc.) if necessary.

4. Execute Search: Click the Magnifying Glass (Search) icon.
5. Export Results:
   • Once the results populate, locate the Arrow Icon in the top right corner.
   • Select the file type (Excel, CSV, or PDF) to download the data.

A sample report would look like below: