AP Process Changes

Jonathan Cox • August 14, 2025

The transition to CMiC has uncovered some challenges to our AP processes for project and accounting teams. Over the past 90 days, we’ve been working through these challenges to improve the speed & efficiency of our process. See below for some highlights of these major changes & improvements.

 

New Commitment Policy for Purchases over $25K

As of August 1st, Project Accountants have been rejecting any invoices over $50,000 that lack a valid commitment. As of September 1st, this threshold will drop to $25,000. This means that commitments will be REQUIRED for all purchases over $25,000. This is a critical change aimed at enforcing procurement discipline and improving visibility over large expenditures. 

 

Workflow Adjustment for Invoices Less than $2,500

Invoices under $2,500 are now being routed to the PM only for approval and the Project Accountant is no longer part of the workflow. Approximately 70% of our invoices fall below this threshold, so this change is expected to significantly reduce the volume of approvals and streamline processing for small-dollar invoices. As a PM, please exercise extra discipline in the approval process since you are the last set of eyes on the invoice before it gets paid!

 

Ability to Change/Reassign Invoices

Users in operations have the ability to change the job number in the flysheet (header) in Image Manager within CMiC. This means less invoices should be returned to data entry and should result in a quicker turnaround on invoice processing and approval. Users in operations can also reassign invoices to others, rather than needing to reject them back to AP to be redirected. Additional training on this process is taking place in each of the business units. If you miss that training, please reach out to the Operational Finance Team (formerly Project Controls & Project Accounting) within your business unit for support.

 

Importance of Quality Rejection Notes

Users in operations will now be asked to categorize their rejections to clear up confusion and streamline the AP process. The three buckets in which you can categorize your rejection are DO NOT PAY, DATA ENTRY, and VENDOR ISSUE. Providing productive comments when rejecting invoices is extremely helpful in getting the invoice corrected or reassigned. If you have any questions regarding how to reject invoices or leave comments, please reach out to the Operational Finance Team (formerly Project Controls & Project Accounting) within your business unit for support.

January 27, 2026
1.0 – Definition 2.0 – Policy 2.1 – Time & Material Projects 2.2 – Lump Sum Projects 3.0 – Mailing Instructions and Address Information 1.0 – Definitions Any surplus construction materials or structural components that are deemed to be scrap, that can be collected and taken to a recycling facility for compensation. Any used and or removed construction materials or structural components that are taken out during demolition that can be collected and taken to a recycling facility for compensation. 2.0 – Policy It is the general policy of Keeley to act with honesty and integrity when accounting for surplus and scrap materials. At no time shall materials be willfully and purposely recycled. Scrap materials are the property of the client or the company and should be treated as such. 2.1 – Time & Material Projects On a Time & Material (T&M) project the client owns all scrap materials when the materials have been originally purchased by them. In this case it is the client’s sole responsibility to collect (or provide a collection receptacle), transport, and collect any applicable compensation. Should the Client turn the scrap materials over to Keeley a written notice of this action is required before taking ownership of the materials. In this case, please refer to section 2.2. 2.2 – Lump Sum Projects On a lump sum project where the original construction materials are purchased by the company, Keeley owns all of the scrap materials that may arise. In this case care shall be taken to collect all scrap materials throughout the construction process. The items shall then be transported to a recycling facility that will pay out the compensation in form of a check. This check shall be made payable to Keeley Construction. This check shall then be promptly mailed to the Ewing Keeley office. 3.0 – Mailing Instructions Please send the scrap compensation checks in the US Mail or via UPS to the following address. After mailing the check please follow up with an email to jridler@keeleyconstruction.com with any tracking information and to let him know to be on the lookout. Keeley Construction Attn: Josh Ridler 500 S Ewing Ave Unit G St. Louis, MO 63103
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