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Document Automation for Accountants

Free your team from repetitive tasks by automating your entire document workflow, from request to archive. SmartVault simplifies document intake, routing, and collaboration with clients and staff, so you can spend less time chasing files and more time delivering value.

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Why Automate Document Workflows

Remove bottlenecks, reduce admin work, and increase client turnaround times.

Save Hours per Client

Reduce back-and-forth by automating client reminders, intake, and form completion.

Simplify Internal Workflows

Route documents to the right folders automatically and keep teams aligned.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Use customizable templates and digital forms to streamline manual tasks and approvals.

Turn Manual Processes Into Seamless Workflows

See how SmartVault’s document automation transforms a paper-heavy process into a streamlined digital flow.

How workflow automation improves the onboarding process and makes it easy to share and store tax returns
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Powerful Automation Tools for Accounting Workflows

  • Automatically generate folder structures for each client
  • Bulk send requests or forms to hundreds of clients at once
  • Auto-file uploaded documents into client folders
  • Custom-built forms: engagement letters, intake forms, POAs, and more
  • Collect data and signatures in one step
  • Send automated reminders for outstanding documents or form completion
  • Track submission status in a single dashboard
  • Support for multi-user collaboration and reviews
Customize, Send, and Track Forms – Without the Back and Forth

Customize, Send, and Track Forms Without the Back and Forth

Whether you’re onboarding new clients, collecting engagement signatures, or managing tax prep details, SmartVault lets you build and automate workflows using custom forms and PDFs, without printing, scanning, or emailing.

  • Build your own fillable PDF templates or upload existing forms
  • Add input fields, checkboxes, eSignatures, dates, and more
  • Share forms with one client or hundreds at once
  • Completed forms are automatically saved in the right folder
  • Track who’s completed their form and who needs a nudge
  • Create clear audit trails with time stamps and status logs

This workflow is ideal for:

  • Tax organizers and client intake forms
  • POAs and 8879s
  • Engagement letters and payment agreements
  • Employee onboarding or HR forms

SmartVault vs. Manual Workflow Tools

Ditch old systems and see what modern automation looks like side-by-side.

 
SmartVault
Manual/Email-Based Process 
Automated client document requests
Smart routing of uploaded files
Custom PDF form creation & tracking
eSignature support built-in 
Separate Tool Needed
Real-time client status dashboard 
Audit trails for compliance 
Send to one or hundreds at once 
Secure client portal access 
Access SmartVault folders directly from Windows File Explorer
MAPPED DRIVE ACCESS

Work in SmartVault Like It’s a Local Drive

Give your team the power to access SmartVault folders directly from Windows File Explorer.

No Learning Curve

Use Windows Explorer to access and manage files

Faster File Handling

Drag, drop, and organize without switching systems

Seamless Team Collaboration

Shared folder access for multiple users

Secure and Compliant

Honors SmartVault permissions and audit trails

Integrated Experience

Works alongside Connected Desktop and your Tax Prep Software

Reclaim Hours Every Week—Let SmartVault Handle the Busywork

Workflows that once took hours now take minutes. Automate your practice and stay focused on what matters most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Can I send forms or requests to hundreds of clients at once?

Yes! SmartVault supports bulk sending, helping you quickly collect forms or documents at scale—perfect for tax season.

Can I build my own fillable form or reuse existing ones?

Absolutely. You can customize your own forms from scratch or upload and configure existing PDFs with fields for text, dates, signatures, and more.

Will SmartVault automatically file completed forms?

Yes. Once signed or submitted, SmartVault automatically files the document into the correct client folder using SmartRouting rules.

Can I track who still owes me a completed form or document?

Yes, our dashboard lets you see at-a-glance which clients are complete and which need reminders.

What types of workflows does this support?

Engagement letters, POAs, tax organizers, client intake forms, HR documents – you name it.

Does this cost extra?

No. Form workflows are included in the SmartVault Business Pro plan.