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Practical ways you can use Hubstaff and Xero

Sync shifts with accounting data

When a shift in Hubstaff is completed, Zapier creates a Spend/Receive Money bank transaction in Xero. This integration ensures accurate tracking of employee work in relation to finances, saving time and reducing discrepancies in manual data entry.

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Log employee time tracking in accounting

When an organization member starts tracking time in Hubstaff, Zapier automatically creates a bill in Xero. This streamlines logging time into accounting systems, ensuring easy and accurate tracking of labor costs within the company's financial records.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hubstaff + Xero integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Hubstaff and Xero

How do I integrate Hubstaff with Xero?

To integrate Hubstaff with Xero, you can use our platform to connect both apps. You will need to set up a Zap that triggers on events like 'New Timesheet' in Hubstaff and actions such as 'Create Invoice' in Xero.

What permissions are required for integrating Hubstaff with Xero?

Integrating Hubstaff with Xero requires access permissions to your account data from both applications. For instance, Hubstaff needs permission to view timesheets, while Xero needs access to create and manage invoices.

Can I automate invoice creation in Xero through Hubstaff integration?

Yes, by setting up the integration, you can automate invoice creation in Xero whenever a new timesheet is approved in Hubstaff. This is done using triggers and actions that you configure during setup.

Is it possible to sync employee data between Hubstaff and Xero?

Currently, syncing employee data directly between Hubstaff and Xero isn’t available. However, you can manually export and import employee details or explore third-party tools that facilitate this process.

What types of data can be transferred from Hubstaff to Xero through the integration?

Through the integration, you can transfer timesheets, project information, and tracked hours from Hubstaff into invoices or bills within Xero by setting specific triggers and actions.

How frequently does the integration update between Hubstaff and Xero?

The frequency of updates depends on how often the triggers are activated. Typically, once a new action like submitting a timesheet occurs in Hubstaff, it promptly sends data to perform an action like creating an invoice in Xero.

Are there any limitations when integrating Hubstaff with Xero?

Some limitations include the inability to directly sync certain types of data such as detailed payroll configurations. Additionally, the integration mostly supports basic data types like timesheets and invoices for direct automation.

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About Hubstaff
Hubstaff is a time tracking tool that helps distributed teams boost productivity while streamlining admin tasks like timesheets, to-do and project management, and payroll.
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About Xero
Xero is an accounting app that lets you track businesses expenses and accounting with intuitive mobile apps and web interfaces for point-of-sale, ecommerce, time-tracking, and more.
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