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The Key Benefits of Integrating Accounting with Pool Service Software

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Are you opening the door to costly mistakes by logging job details, expenses, and invoices into separate systems—or worse, onto spreadsheets? Have your technicians forgotten to note extra materials used, resulting in awkward corrections and delayed payments? Do you face delays in invoicing due to missing essential parts or chemicals? 

Come tax season, are you sifting through piles of receipts and disparate records that completely take your focus away from your business? 

If this sounds all too familiar, you are already falling behind the competition. Mistakes are bound to happen with disconnected tools. Find out how integrating accounting software into your pool service solution is the key to success. 

Why integrate accounting with your pool service software?  

The answer is simple—you want an easier workflow and a customer experience that stands out. Integration empowers you to manage your financials and field operations simultaneously, creating a cohesive workflow that boosts productivity and reduces the risk of errors. This unified view helps you identify your most profitable services, control expenses, and adjust your business strategies based on real-time data. 

The benefits of linking pool service software with accounting platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage Intacct include: 

  • Automated invoicing and payments: Generate invoices directly from completed jobs, including details like hours worked, materials used, and charges incurred. This seamless syncing to your accounting system ensures accuracy and saves time. 
  • Faster payment cycles: Expedite payments with pre-filled templates, automated alerts, and streamlined recurring billing. This improves your cash flow and reduces the time spent on administrative tasks. 
  • Real-time financial tracking: Sync your field service data with your accounting software to monitor profitability, customer payments, and expenses—all in one place. This unified view helps you make informed decisions quickly. 
  • Integrated inventory management: Automatically update inventory levels, allocate parts for jobs, and set re-order triggers to minimize stockouts. This ensures your technicians always have what they need, preventing service delays. 
  • Bi-directional data flow: Sync customer information, invoices, and payments across platforms to eliminate double data entry and reduce errors. This connectivity ensures that both your field data and accounting data are always up to date. 
  • Comprehensive financial reporting: Combine your field service and financial data to generate accurate, up-to-date reports on profit margins, revenue streams, and overall performance. This comprehensive insight supports strategic planning and growth. 

Simplify accounting with pool service software and QuickBooks  

Integrating your pool service software with an easy-to-use accounting solution like QuickBooks offers significant advantages. It’s not just about finding the right accounting tool—it’s about ensuring it works seamlessly with your pool service software. 

With Zuper, you don’t have to compromise. Whether it is CRM, accounting, expense management, digital payments, or communication platforms, we connect with the technology that fits your business needs. We are already connected to 60+ tools you love — QuickBooks, HubSpot, Zoho, Clyr, Stripe, and more. 

Here are the benefits that highlight the perfect synergy of integrating pool service management solutions like Zuper with QuickBooks for your business. 

1. Automate your accounting process 

Automate your accounting process with pool service software and save precious time by eliminating the need for manual data reconciliation. With seamless integration with QuickBooks, all your transactions are recorded accurately through bi-directional data flow. Automatically sync your customers, products, services, estimates, invoices, and payments, ensuring everything is up-to-date and streamlined. This means less hassle, fewer errors, and more time for you to focus on growing your business with confidence. 

2. Streamline your invoicing and payments 

Take the hassle out of invoicing and payments with pool service software. Sync payments directly from QuickBooks, ensuring your financials are always accurate and up to date. With automated invoices, on-site payment collection becomes a breeze, so you can say goodbye to manual follow-ups. Plus, with easy tracking of expenses and payments, you’ll always have full visibility into your cash flow, empowering you to make smarter decisions and keep your business running smoothly. 

3. Facilitate faster and more accurate billing 

Pool service software eliminates the frustrations of manual invoicing and ensures every detail—down to the exact hours worked—is accurately captured. Send invoices swiftly, maintain clear communication without switching platforms, and rely on automated alerts to accelerate payment cycles. Repetitive tasks become effortless with pre-filled invoice templates and scheduled workflows for recurring jobs. It’s not just about saving time; it’s about redefining billing with precision and efficiency. 

4. Track your inventory availability in real-time  

Take control of your inventory, where every part is accounted for, and stockouts are a thing of the past. Pool service software lets you sync inventory levels across systems to ensure your field technicians always have the right parts available for on-time service delivery. Real-time updates keep you informed, so allocating parts for jobs becomes effortless and precise. Need to restock? Set automatic re-order triggers, generate purchase orders, and get approvals with just a few clicks. Pool service software simplifies inventory management by keeping QuickBooks updated in real-time, helping you stay organized and deliver on time. 

 Want to stand out in the pool business? 

Issues like delayed billing, data entry errors, and inventory shortages aren’t just minor issues—they directly affect your customer experience. In an industry where timely service and accurate billing can set you apart, gaining a competitive advantage is crucial for your growth and profitability.
 

Zuper’s adaptable and intelligent pool service solution helps forward-thinking businesses turn technology into a competitive advantage. Our customers love us because we seamlessly integrate with the tools of their choice.  

Learn more about how we position your business at the forefront of the industry. 

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Latham Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies List for Second Year

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Latham swimming pool with Newsweek America’s Greatest Companies 2026 recognition badge and Latham 70-year anniversary logo.

Recognition Highlights Pool Industry Leader’s Continued Commitment to
Innovation, Sustainability and Employee Experience

LATHAM, N.Y. (August 25, 2026) – Latham, The Pool Company [NASDAQ:SWIM], the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia and New Zealand, has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Companies 2026. This marks the second consecutive year Latham has earned a place on the list, which recognizes leading U.S.-based companies for their financial performance, employee satisfaction, innovation and sustainability efforts.

The comprehensive study, presented by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, evaluated companies with over $75 million in annual revenue through an extensive survey of more than 179,000 employees and 2.7 million company reviews on financial stability, innovation, and sustainability. To enhance the depth and reliability of the study, Plant-A partnered with leading third-party data providers to assess more than 120 KPIs across critical performance areas such as leadership, integrity, compensation and work-life balance. Only companies that demonstrated outstanding results earned a place on the list.

“Being named one of America’s Greatest Companies for the second year in a row reflects the strength of our people and the culture they have built at Latham,” said Sean Gadd, President and CEO of Latham. “Our team shares a commitment to serving our customers, advancing our industry and finding better ways to work. This recognition shows the impact of those efforts and gives us strong momentum as we continue to grow.”

The Newsweek ranking also considers environmental stewardship, including greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste reduction and transparency in sustainability reporting. Latham continues to explore ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and support more responsible practices across its operations.

“Families trust Latham to help create spaces where they can connect, recharge and enjoy time together,” added Gadd. “Earning that trust starts with how we operate as a company. We are proud of this recognition and remain focused on delivering high-quality products, supporting our employees and building a strong foundation for continued growth.”

The full list of America’s Greatest Companies 2026 is published online at Newsweek.com. To learn more about Latham, visit LathamPool.com.

About Latham, the Pool Company
Headquartered in Latham, NY, Latham Group, Inc., is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools and pool accessories in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. With over 60 years of experience and a coast-to-coast operations platform across 24 locations, the company offers a broad range of pool products, including fiberglass, vinyl liner, and automatic safety covers, all designed to provide homeowners with the highest quality and value. For more information, visit www.lathampool.com.

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Landmark Aquatic Brings Duraflex Diving Equipment to Facilities Nationwide

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 Duraflex International and Landmark Aquatic have joined forces to bring premier diving equipment to aquatic facilities across the country. The partnership pairs Duraflex’s decades of expertise in diving board design and manufacturing with Landmark’s proven track record in aquatic facility construction, renovation, and maintenance — creating a best-in-class solution for facilities looking to elevate their diving programs.

Whether outfitting a new build or upgrading an existing facility, the collaboration gives aquatic operators access to Duraflex’s full product lineup alongside Landmark’s end-to-end project management and long-term service support. From recreational community pools to high-performance competition venues, the partnership is built to serve divers at every level.

“By joining forces, Duraflex and Landmark Aquatic provides our customers access to greater resources and strengthens our ability to better serve our customers,” said J. Ryan Casserly, Chief Executive Officer of Landmark Aquatic.  “We’re excited about the opportunities ahead and the future we’ll build together in the world of aquatics.”

About Landmark 

Landmark Aquatic is a nationwide provider of commercial aquatic facility design, construction, and maintenance services, with more than six decades of industry experience. Serving clients across most of the U.S., Landmark delivers construction-led solutions and on-going support though its AquatiCare maintenance team, ensuring excellence “for the life of your pool.” Committed to the full lifecycle of every facility, Landmark prioritizes long-term partnerships while adapting to client needs through exceptional service, operational excellence, and forward-thinking solutions.  For more about Landmark Aquatic visit www.landmarkaquatic.com

About Duraflex International
For over 60 years, Duraflex International has been the trusted name in competitive and recreational diving equipment. Designed for performance and built to last, Duraflex products are found in facilities ranging from neighborhood pools to Olympic-level competition venues worldwide. Duraflex’s commitment to innovation and quality has made it the industry standard for diving boards and aquatic equipment.

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CCEI Wins 2025 Golden Wave Award

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Every two years, the prestigious German media outlet Schwimmbad + Sauna hosts the Golden Waves awards, celebrating and rewarding European companies for their outstanding products, technologies, and innovations in the aquatic and wellness industry. The competition draws entries from across the continent, making each nomination a meaningful recognition of excellence. CCEI has long been a strong contender at this event — most notably in 2019, when the company took home the coveted Gold award.

For this 11th edition of the Golden Waves, CCEI put its connected level regulation system Niva VP for infinity pools in the spotlight. The technology earned the company nominations in three categories: Smart Technology, Usability, and Technical Innovation — a testament to the solution’s breadth of impact and the jury’s recognition of its multi-dimensional value. Thanks to its differential pressure technology, Niva VP delivers ultra-precise water level regulation down to the centimeter, without floats or approximate adjustments.

Representing CCEI at the awards ceremony were Catherine Gobin, Group Sales Director, and Leonie Bauer, Germany Branch Manager, who accepted the Bronze Medal in the Smart Technology category on behalf of the entire CCEI team. Their presence at the event also underscored the company’s active engagement with the European market and its commitment to building lasting relationships within the industry. “We are thrilled and honored to receive this award as it acknowledges the hard work of our entire team who continue to push the technological envelope to bring innovative products to the swimming pool industry,” says Gobin.

This distinction is more than a medal — it is a confirmation of CCEI’s strategic vision and ongoing commitment to shaping the pool of tomorrow: connected, efficient, and sustainable. As the aquatic industry continues to evolve, CCEI remains at the forefront, developing solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with real-world usability for professionals and end users alike.

www.ccei-pool.com/en-us
424-800-2191
CCEI USA Inc.
808 Hindry Ave, Suite G / Inglewood, CA 90301

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