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Vista

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What is Vista?

Viewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.

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User friendly!

6 out of 10
June 29, 2023
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I think it is highly customizable and helps gets info in a quick way. There is a steep learning curve... but once you figure it out it's …
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Popular Features

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  • Direct deposit files (24)
    8.9
    89%
  • Pay calculation (24)
    8.8
    88%
  • Standard reports (29)
    7.9
    79%
  • Custom reports (26)
    7.6
    76%

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What is Vista?

Viewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.

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  • No setup fee

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Features

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

8.3
Avg 7.2

Customization

This addresses a company’s ability to configure the software to fit its specific use case and workflow.

7.3
Avg 7.2

Security

This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.

8.2
Avg 8.1

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

7.8
Avg 7.0

General Ledger and Configurable Accounting

Financial management solution, including capabilities for general ledger and configurable accounting

8
Avg 7.6

Inventory Management

The ability to track and manage the flow of goods or materials into and out of an inventory.

7.4
Avg 7.9

Order Management

The ability to process orders, and track them from quote to cash.

7.4
Avg 7.8

Subledger and Financial Process

Revenue management solution including capabilities for subledgers and financial processes

7.6
Avg 7.4

Project Financial Management

Project financial management solution including capabilities for project budgeting, cost control, billing and contract management.

8
Avg 7.6

Project Execution Management

Project execution management solution including capabilities for project scheduling, resource management, and team member task management.

6.4
Avg 6.8

Procurement

Procurement management solution with capabilities for sourcing, contracting, procure-to-pay and supplier management

7.2
Avg 7.0

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Planning solution with capabilities for planning, performance monitoring, change responses and execution.

7.5
Avg 7.2
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Product Details

What is Vista?

Vista by Viewpoint is a construction accounting and ERP software that is designed to help contractors manage all areas of their business. According to the vendor, Vista enables the centralization of information with visibility, providing secure, fully-interactive data across the organization. From pre-construction through project closeout, Vista’s project management provides project insight, backed by up-to-date data and workflows. With job costing, service, equipment, HR and Payroll management placed at the user's fingertips, Vista shows whether or not a project is on track or behind, and makes users aware of potential issues as work occurs rather than weeks or even months later. The solution helps manage subcontractors, mitigate risks and complete projects on-time and on-budget.

Vista Features

General Ledger and Configurable Accounting Features

  • Supported: Accounts payable
  • Supported: Accounts receivable
  • Supported: Journals and Reconciliations
  • Supported: Configurable Accounting
  • Supported: Standardized Processes

Subledger and Financial Process Features

  • Supported: Billing Management
  • Supported: Cash and Asset Management
  • Supported: Travel & Expense Management
  • Supported: Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting
  • Supported: Period Close

Inventory Management Features

  • Supported: Inventory tracking
  • Supported: Automatic reordering
  • Supported: Location management

Order Management Features

  • Supported: Pricing
  • Supported: Order entry
  • Supported: Cost of goods sold
  • Supported: Order Orchestration

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Benefit plan administration
  • Supported: Direct deposit files

Reporting & Analytics Features

  • Supported: Dashboards
  • Supported: Standard reports
  • Supported: Custom reports

Customization Features

  • Supported: API for custom integration
  • Supported: Plug-ins

Security Features

  • Supported: Role-based user permissions
  • Supported: Single sign-on capability
  • Supported: User-level audit trail

Project Financial Management Features

  • Supported: Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Supported: Project Costing
  • Supported: Cost Capture
  • Supported: Capital Project Management
  • Supported: Customer Contract Compliance
  • Supported: Project Revenue Recognition

Project Execution Management Features

  • Supported: Task Insight for Project Managers
  • Supported: Project Mobile Functionality

Procurement Features

  • Supported: Contract Authoring
  • Supported: Contract Repository
  • Supported: Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated
  • Supported: Supplier Management

Supply Chain Features

  • Supported: Inventory Planning

Additional Features

  • Supported: Takeoff Tools
  • Supported: Cost databases
  • Supported: Bid Creation
  • Supported: Job Costing
  • Supported: Cost Calculator
  • Supported: Plan distribution & viewing
  • Supported: Issue tracking & Punchlists
  • Supported: Jobsite Reporting
  • Supported: RFI Tools
  • Supported: As-Built Drawings
  • Supported: Submittal Design and Management
  • Supported: Specifications
  • Supported: Plan Markups and Sharing
  • Supported: Photo Documentation
  • Supported: Document Sharing
  • Supported: Collaboration & Approvals
  • Supported: Mobile App
  • Supported: Meeting Minutes
  • Supported: Change Orders
  • Supported: Support for External Payroll Vendors
  • Supported: Compliance Data

Vista Screenshots

Screenshot of Job Cost AccountingScreenshot of Equipment ManagementScreenshot of Service ManagementScreenshot of Service Management Dispatch Board

Vista Video

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Vista Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile Application,

Frequently Asked Questions

Viewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.

Procore, Sage 300, and Acumatica are common alternatives for Vista.

Reviewers rate Direct deposit files highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of Vista are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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February 07, 2023

Vista review

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use it in all aspects - what modules do we have, what are we not using, what happens if we change this process - how will it affect the GL. I'm pushing strongly to get the mobile app rolled out to our team ASAP. I have done a lot of reading and researching.
February 07, 2023

Software you can rely on

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use the Vista software and the Viewpoint HR Management to support other user users mostly. When in need I seem to be the one everyone comes to for problem solving whether it's how the software is performing or something doesn't look right and needs fixed. Once we went to the cloud my involvement with taking care of the database was moved to Viewpoint's responsibility and left me to concentrate more on reporting and problem solving.
February 07, 2023

Vista is Awesome!

Miranda Wiechmann | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Personally I use Vista daily, I do Human Resources and Payroll so a lot of my job functions out of Vista. Vista has come a long way with their updates and functionality. One of the best parts of Vista is the Knowledge Base, typically I can find answers to the issues I run into with the knowledge base and not have to create a case. The knowledge bases' are in depth and provide step by step with screen shots on how to correct an issue. Even when a case is created, I have never ran into a specialist who is not friendly and helpful!
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Vista is our company ERP and has been since 2008. We use Vista for all our accounting and payroll needs. We also integrate with it for our service management software and for our in-house developed project management app.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have used almost all parts of Vista, currently I work in HR management and Payroll. The addition of the HR management system has been a game changer for us, being able to onboard with the employee portal and having the field be able to input their own time with up to date jobs and phases has been instrumental in the processing of payroll. As with any software there are always issues and things that we would like done better, having the suggestion box is wonderful because it gives you the ability to see what issues and suggestions others are having. As an organization we use almost every part of Vista with the exception of inventory and material management. We are currently in the process of adding the service management system. We recently moved to the cloud, that has been an interesting transition.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Fully utilized in Accounting, Equipment Management, Job Costing, Human Resources, Purchasing, T&M Billing, and partially utilized for Project Management. We use most of the available modules.
February 06, 2023

Viewpoint Vista

Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Viewpoint Vista on a daily basis working in our accounting department. I heavily use the AP, AR, CM, JC, JB and PM modules but often use others. This product allows the company, specifically the accounting department to keep track of all invoicing, billings, reconciliations, and forecasts. Vista addresses any variances.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Day to Day Operation, Difficult User Interface for project teams, which contributes to the slow learning curve with Vista. Scope is company wide.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
My company uses Vista for accounting, such as invoices and statements. We use it to also keep track of payments and vendors. Vista is very helpful when I cannot find an answer on how to do something, I can usually find it on vista, through questions other users may have or through the academy.
February 03, 2023

Good System

Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our company uses Vista for virtually all aspects of finance. The most complex feature that Vista helps tackle is PR since we process manually due to unions. There are a couple of issues with the software such as forced 3rd party partner integration (extra fees), faulty updates, and limited scope in terms of consolidating companies.
Nicholas Molinari | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Viewpoint in a variety of ways. I regularly use their Payroll, HR, AP, AR, Cash Management, Job Cost, Equipment, and General ledger modules. The learning curve for Viewpoint was steep at the beginning, but after using it for almost two years the knowledge is invaluable. There are many resources to help you understand the software and become more comfortable with the programs and reports you will use. For almost any issue there is a program or report you can use in Viewpoint that will allow you to extract or locate the information you are looking for. Once you are familiar with the reports, you can find anything you will need. Viewpoint tracks payroll information and tax information very effectively and allows you to access it easily and without hassle.
February 03, 2023

A Vista Viewpoint Review

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
With Vista I use it to enter payments, create invoices, setup contracts, projects, and jobs. I create reports which I send throughout the organization and update a variety of records with our customers. Vista helps with making all of these processes faster. Having to do all of these processes by hand takes a lot longer than having programs that automatically put transactions to the correct places and it helps make reports quickly.
Allison Whitman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Viewpoint across our whole organization (minus workers in the field). We are in the Process of Implementing Field Management where we will have even more users inputting data into the system. Viewpoint allows us to track costs, quantities, and so much more from the field. We then can calculate cost and revenue projections at project completion to make sure we are staying on budget. We input data into many different places, and all of that information can feed into one report that gives us a snapshot of how each project is doing month to month. Update - we have implemented Field Management and it has been going well. It takes so much time away from processing payroll in the office, so that is helpful. Also limiting what time can be coded to is beneficial and prevents many mistakes and miscodes.
Chris Gibbons | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Vista by Viewpoint is being used as the primary Accounting and Job Costing software for the entire organization. It solves the need for record keeping, vendor payments, Human Resources, payroll, Billing & Collections, Cash Management, Inventory, Purchasing, Service, GL, Job Costing and Project Management. It also serves as the solutions for managing subcontractors, vendors, customers. Also, it is our main document management resource.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Vista is currently being used by our Accounting, Admin, and Division team leaders. Division leaders use the Job Cost and PM modules for project accounting. The implementation of Keystyles has allowed us to provide all of our employees access to information inside Vista such as earnings, W2, personal information changes, timecard entry.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our company uses Vista for Project Management and Financials. The ability to coordinate both project management and accounting and the link between the two has greatly reduced accounting errors and reporting is much more accurate. We utilize both modules on a daily basis and rely heavily on reporting functions. The products are generally used by upper management, accounting, and project-level managers.
December 05, 2021

Good for Accounting

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Vista by Viewpoint for project costing, payroll, invoicing, etc. As a construction firm, [we use] Vista by Viewpoint tracking project costs, subcontracts, and change orders. Having all of this data in custom reports helps track the costs effectively.
Rod Redpath | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We used [Vista by] Viewpoint on a day-to-day basis for the day-to-day work. From using it to keep our invoices for accounts payable up to date and to keep our vendors and subcontractors records and provide [an] efficient payment schedule, to using it enter in time for each of our employees out in the field and in the office and making sure hours are recorded and employees paid.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Vista by Viewpoint is our main accounting and project management software through our finance, preconstruction, and operations departments. We utilize it to create and issue purchase orders, change orders, subcontracts, billings, and use it for reporting on the overall health of our projects in the system. This system is used daily to monitor job costs as well.
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