TIME, EXPENSES & BILLING

Turn billable work into accurate invoices

Log time and expenses where work happens, route them through approval, apply the right rates, and move approved work straight into billing.

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One workflow from logged work to accurate invoice

When time, expenses, and billing terms live in separate places, finance reconstructs every invoice and billable work slips through the gaps. Birdview keeps entry, approval, rates, and invoicing in one connected flow, so invoices go out from data that is already captured.

Make time and expense entry easy enough to stay current

Give every team member an entry method that fits how they work, so hours and costs reach the system while the work is still fresh.

  • Choose single-entry, weekly timesheet, or built-in timer views
  • Log time from assignments, activity details, the platform header, a browser tab, or the mobile app
  • Mark time as billable or non-billable across client projects and internal work
  • Attach expenses to projects, tasks, or activities
  • Connect every entry to the work that drives billing, project cost, and payroll
Weekly timesheet entry screen showing billable and non-billable time logged against projects

Approve entries, then trust the billing data

Review time and expenses before they reach billing, then lock approved entries so the record stays intact.

  • Review and approve submitted time logs
  • Lock time periods to prevent late edits or additions
  • Convert planned expenses to actual and mark them billable or non-billable before billing
  • Preserve approved entries from review through invoicing
Time approval screen showing submitted logs reviewed and locked before billing

Apply the right rate without checking the contract

Configure pricing at the level that matches each agreement, then carry the correct billing rate into every approved entry.

  • Build role-based rate cards for clients and projects
  • Set billing rates by resource, project, customer, or activity
  • Keep internal cost rates separate from client billing rates
  • Carry the correct rate automatically from approved time into billing
Role-based rate card configuration showing billing rates by resource, project, and customer

Build invoices from approved work

Turn approved time, expenses, and flat-fee work into invoices without recreating information between delivery and finance.

  • Invoice projects directly from approved time logs, expenses, and flat-fee activities
  • Carry the applicable billing rates into every invoice line automatically
  • Move approved work into billing without re-entering project data
Invoice generated from approved time and expenses, showing fixed-fee and time-and-materials billing lines

“The key benefit of using Birdview PSA in our company: now when we want to know how profitable a project was, we run a report, and when it is time to do billing it is all right there.”

Billing operations

From quote to accounting handoff

Set up quotes and billing terms before work begins, track invoices and payments as work is billed, and move billing data into your accounting system.

Create quotes before work begins

Build quotes from project templates with fixed-fee tasks, time and materials items, and expenses already in place.

  • Create and manage project quotes in a dedicated Quotes workspace
  • Generate quotes from project templates with fixed-fee tasks, T&M items, and expenses pre-populated
  • Add taxes, discounts, and custom line items
  • Preview, print, save quotes as PDFs, or send them as online links
Quote document with fixed-fee tasks, time and materials items, and expenses ready to send

Bill the way each client agreement works

Choose a billing model for each project, or combine models when the agreement requires it.

  • Set one fixed fee for the entire project when scope and price are defined upfront
  • Assign fees to individual tasks or milestones to build the total project value
  • Bill time and materials from approved time, billable expenses, and the applicable rate
  • Tie milestone billing to delivery stages and acceptance points
  • Combine fixed fees and time-based billing within the same project and invoice
Project billing setup showing fixed fee, time and materials, and milestone billing options

Track invoices and payments in one place

See what has been invoiced, what has been paid, what remains outstanding, and what is still waiting to be billed across projects.

  • Track draft, sent, paid, and overdue invoices, along with outstanding balances
  • Compare planned payments with actual invoices and payments
  • Review billed amounts and payment progress by project
  • See when the next payment is expected
  • Surface completed billable work that has not yet been invoiced
Invoicing report showing draft, sent, paid, and overdue invoices with outstanding balances by project

Send billing data where the books are kept

Export invoices to QuickBooks and connect accounting and ERP platforms so billing data moves without manual re-entry.

  • Move invoice data into connected accounting systems
  • Keep project billing and financial records aligned
  • Reduce duplicate entry between delivery and finance

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Invoice data exporting from Birdview into a connected accounting system

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about time tracking, billing, rates, and invoicing in Birdview PSA.

What is the difference between time tracking software and PSA billing?

Time tracking software records hours. PSA billing connects those hours to client agreements: it applies the correct rates, separates billable from non-billable work, routes entries through approval, and turns approved work into quotes and invoices without manual re-entry.

What time entry methods does Birdview support?

Each person chooses the method that fits their work: single entry, weekly timesheet submission, or a built-in timer with stopwatch. Time can be logged from My Assignments, activity details, the platform header, a browser tab, or the mobile app.

Can time entries be approved and locked?

Yes. Time logs approvals let managers review and approve recorded entries before they reach billing. Time logs locking restricts edits and additions within set time frames, so approved data stays intact. Both are available in Birdview Professional Services.

How does Birdview handle billable and non-billable time?

Time is marked billable or non-billable when it is logged, based on whether it belongs to client work or internal activity. Billable and non-billable hours can be reviewed by person, team, project, and period.

What billing models does Birdview support?

Flat fee for the entire project, milestone-based fees, time and materials, and hybrid arrangements that combine fixed fees for defined phases with time-based billing for additional work and change requests.

How do rate cards work?

Role-based rate cards can be created for clients and projects. Hourly billing rates can be set for resources, projects, customers, or individual tasks, and internal cost rates stay separate from client billing rates.

Can teams create quotes in Birdview?

Yes. Quotes can be created directly in Birdview and managed in a dedicated Quotes workspace. Quotes can be generated from project templates with fixed-fee tasks, time and materials items, and expenses pre-populated, then adjusted with taxes, discounts, and custom line items.

Does Birdview connect to accounting systems?

Yes. Invoices can be exported to QuickBooks, and Birdview integrates with accounting and ERP platforms including NetSuite, Deltek, Microsoft Dynamics, and Xero. Explore integrations

How long does implementation take?

Most teams go live in 4–6 weeks. Guided implementation includes workflow configuration, rate setup, data migration, and role-based training.

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