Paychex, Inc., a leading human capital management (HCM) company, today announced a new accounts payable financial management solution through a partnership with BILL, the intelligent financial operations platform trusted by nearly half a million SMBs.
Launching in Paychex Flex®, the solution—Bill Pay, Powered by BILL—integrates payroll, HR, and accounts payable in one seamless experience, helping small and midsize businesses (SMBs) simplify operations, reduce manual work, and gain real-time financial insights.
40% of SMBs plan to automate financial operations in the next 6 months (BILL Report 2025).
62% of businesses cannot see real-time cash positions across accounts.
47% of SMBs still rely heavily on CPAs and accountants for financial guidance (Citizens Bank 2025).
Bill Pay, Powered by BILL provides automation, real-time dashboards, vendor management, and payment flexibility—directly inside Paychex Flex.
“During a time when many small and midsize businesses are facing financial pressure and uncertainty, having a clear, real-time view of the organization’s financial health is critical,” said Cory Mau, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, and Investor Relations, Paychex. “Bill Pay, Powered by BILL, streamlines accounts payable by eliminating manual entry, centralizing vendor payments, and providing dashboards to monitor payables and cashflow. The result is efficiency, savings, and better decision-making.”
“With this partnership, we’re combining Paychex’s leadership in HR and workforce solutions with BILL’s payments innovation to deliver clarity, speed, and control for SMBs at scale,” added John Rettig, President & COO, BILL. “Together, we’re embedding financial operations directly where SMBs already manage their people and payments—transforming how they run and grow their businesses.”
Automated payments with multiple funding and transfer options
Real-time insights into payables and payment status
Vendor access via BILL’s 8M+ business network
Integrated dashboards for cashflow visibility
Enhanced accountant support, enabling CPAs to guide SMB clients more effectively
According to Michael Cerami, EVP at CPA.com:
“CPAs and financial professionals are driving digital transformation of the finance function. Payments and HR are critical pieces. This partnership positions Paychex and BILL to meet evolving SMB needs with best-in-class solutions.”
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is the digitally driven HR leader reimagining workforce management for organizations of all sizes. Its comprehensive suite of HCM solutions covers HR, payroll, benefits, and now integrated financial management through Paychex Flex®.
BILL (NYSE: BILL) is a leading intelligent financial operations platform for SMBs. Trusted by nearly 500,000 businesses and 9,000 accounting firms, BILL automates payables, receivables, and expense management to help SMBs thrive.
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