About Jobs
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    About Jobs

    Jobs in ACE allow users to automate actions for one or multiple accounts based on specific schedules or on-demand requests. These jobs are instrumental in streamlining workflow processes. To access Jobs:

    1. Navigate to Utilities → Jobs.

    Below is a list of default jobs in ACE along with their descriptions:

    Label

    Description

    ETL-Load

    This job runs a manual ETL Load.

    Payment System-Exports and Settlements

    Do not Delete- This job runs two payment system tasks (Payment Exports and Settlements) for Credit Card and ACH processing.

    Account Manager

    This job runs the Account Manager Actions.

    Client Invoicing

    This job exports client invoices.

    Reset Collector Commissions

    This job resets collector commissions. Should run after the agency closes the month.

    Letter Export

    This job exports letter files.

    Credit Reporting

    This job exports accounts to be sent to the credit bureau.

    Payment System-Payment Plans

    Do not Delete- This job runs payment plans for Credit Card and ACH processing. Payment plans execute payment plans scheduled for today.

    Rollback Data Load

    This job rolls back a previous placement load.

    Launch Date Triggers

    This job checks the system for elapsed dates and executes an action path.

    Job Tasks

    Tasks are added to jobs to perform specific functions necessary for workflow management.

    Below is a list of common tasks:

    Job Task

    Description

    Accounting: Invoice Generate

    Generates invoices based on the invoice configuration.

    Accounts Documents: Transfer From

    Transfers files from a remote server.

    Accounts Documents: Transfer To

    Transfers files to a remote server. A separate zip file will be created for each account. File name format will be [prefix][debtID].zip

    ETL: Engine

    Extracts, transforms and loads any files matching the mask using the ETL profile specified in the task.

    Report Runner: Client

    Generates reports based on clients(s). If no clients are specified then ACE will generate a report for each client.

    Report Runner: Run as User

    Generates reports based on the user.

    Workflow: Action Path

    Executes an action path across each account that was returned by the selected logic block.

    Job Fields

    * Indicates a required field

    Field

    Description

    Label*

    Enter a descriptive name for the job.

    Description

    Provide a description of the jobs purpose.

    Schedule*

    Choose from the dropdown menu: On Demand or Schedule.

    Last Run Status

    Updates when the job was last ran.

    Message Count

    Updates from the job history.

    Last Run

    Updates from the job history.

    Notify on Error

    Check this box if necessary.

    Notify on Complete

    Check this box if necessary.

    Notify List

    Enter email addresses for those who wish to be notified for Job Error or Job Completion.

    Run Exclusively

    This checkbox is recommended for running important jobs that require high performance.

    Rerun on Misfire

    Typically checked, reruns the job on Misfire.

    Log Task Time

    If this is checked, a log entry will be created containing the duration of each task.

    Active

    Defaults to checked. If unchecked the job will not run as scheduled.

    Action Buttons: Last Log, Logs, Run

    • Last Log: When clicked, displays Create Date and Message for Job Log Messages

    • Logs: When clicked, displays Job Logs

    • Run: When clicked, will run the job

    Add Task

    Choose a task from the dropdown list, then click add.

    Job Task Fields

    Depending on the Task(s) selected, various fields may need to be completed. For example, the table below provides details on the specific fields associated with each task.

    Job Task

    Description

    Fields

    Payment System: Payment plans

    Process all pending payment system transactions.

    1. Payment Destination

    2. Active

    ETL: Engine

    Extracts, transforms and loads any files matching a mask.

    1. Input File Folder*

    2. ETL Profile*

    3. Mask*

    4. Mark File as New

    5. Processed File Folder

    6. Active

    Account Documents: Transfer From

    Transfers files from a remote server.

    1. Active

    2. File Name Prefix*

    3. Remote Protocol*

    4. Remote Host*

    5. Security key*

    6. Remote Path

    7. Remote Port

    8. Remote Passive

    9. Remove Remote File(s) After Transfer

    10. Process ZIP Files

    11. Overwrite

    12. Skip Transfer Logging


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