Workday

Workday ERP: What AP Professionals Need to Know

What Is Workday?

Workday is a cloud-based ERP platform built for Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management, and Adaptive Planning. Founded in 2005 by Aneel Bhusri and Dave Duffield, it was developed as a modern, mobile-friendly alternative to traditional enterprise systems like Oracle and SAP.

Who Uses Workday?

Top organizations across industries trust Workday, including:

• Amazon
• Netflix
• Bank of America
• Salesforce
• State of California
• The Ohio State University

How Does Workday Differ From Other ERP Systems?

Feature	Workday	Traditional ERPs
Cloud-Native	Yes	Often hybrid or on-prem
User Experience	Mobile-first, intuitive	Clunky or outdated
Upgrades	Automatic and seamless	Manual, disruptive
Customization	Configurable with guardrails	Code-heavy
Integration	Workday Studio, Prism	Often third-party

Common Workday Shortcuts for AP Pros

Here are the most helpful abbreviations for AP teams using Workday:

Abbreviation	Action
sup inv	Supplier Invoices (Create, View, Adjust)
find sup inv	Find Supplier Invoices
sup pay	Supplier Payments
sup adj	Supplier Invoice Adjustment
unpaid inv	Unpaid invoice listing
aging	AP Aging Reports

👉 Download the Workday Abbreviation Cheat Sheet (PDF)

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Final Thoughts

Workday is not just for HR, it’s an increasingly powerful tool for Accounts Payable professionals. Its modern design, robust reporting, and seamless upgrades make it a strong ERP option for AP teams everywhere.

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Robert Ruhno Director, Accounts Payable Professionals Group robert@ap-professionals.com ap-professionals.com

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