Accounts receivable

What is accounts receivable outsourcing?

Accounts receivable outsourcing is a process that allows small businesses to sell their accounts receivables and other invoices to an external financing company. The financing company gets the invoices at a reduced price and when the due date arrives, it collects cash from your customers at a price stated on the invoice. The financing company can choose to collect the money by itself or seek the services of a money collection service. That way, it can make money from the purchased invoices. Many Accounts Receivable Outsourcing Services in the USA have helped many small businesses stay afloat by availing funds owed in a shorter period. As a result, the smaller business gets ready money to restock or run their activities.

How does it work?

Accounts Receivable Outsourcing Services in the USA begins early with a process known as image capture. The financing company uses different recording techniques to record and analyze business transactions in this process. The company indexes transaction documents such as purchasing orders and delivery notes by registering information such as name, date, particulars of the transaction and the invoice number. The company then stores this information digitally to be retrieved with ease. The company can retrieve the information from a computer whenever the information is needed.

The next step that Accounts Receivable Outsourcing Services in the USA take is to scan the Proof of Delivery, popularly known as POD. The financing company ascertains the signatures on the POD to ensure that the customer received the goods. After this, the company concentrates on the creation of invoice statements and when the due date arrives, it initiates the process of collecting cash from debtors. The accounts receivable outsourcing company focuses on a good relationship with the clients while at the same time trying to collect money in the shortest time possible.

There are outsourcing companies that develop customized solutions to handle their regular customers. The solutions are based on the company's relationship with its customers. In addition, the strategies put in place are dependent on the company's policies. As long as the situation allows, the financing company makes payment arrangements convenient for both the company and the debtor.

It is also important to note that American accounts receivable financing companies outsource accounts receivable services to India. A similar process applies when the company is operating in the USA. And when the time to repay the invoice arrives, the company sends out phone calls and letters requesting that the invoice be settled. If this time elapses and the debtor is yet to respond with the payments, the company prepares the next course of action. This involves the possible consequences of late payments, including fines and additional fees. However, the company has a ready period of activity in case of price discrepancies, damaged goods or unsatisfactory service.

There are several activities associated with Accounts Receivables, which are offered by IBN as follows:

  • When an Invoice is raised, it is to be emailed/ posted to the Customer.
  • At the month end, a Statement of Account is sent to the Customer.
  • If payment is not received within agreed time frame, Customer needs to be chased by email/ calls.
  • On demand, copies of Invoices are sent to the Customer
  • If payment is not received after follow-up, a Legal Reminder is to be sent.
  • If Customer does not respond to Reminder, a Legal Notice is sent asking to pay the amount due along with Late Payment Charges and Legal Fees.
  • A Legal action will be imposed if Customer does not pay.

Accounts Receivable Reports

  • The Accounts Receivables report shows a breakdown of the total amount due from the Customers
  • It presents a list of Sales invoices pending for receipt and also unallocated receipts if any
  • AR report is also called as Aged Debtors Report or ADR
  • An allocation of Receipt amounts and Sales invoice amounts is required before generating the report
  • The report then shows only Open or Unallocated entries

Reconciliations

  • Cash-in-transit
  • Card-in transit
  • Bank
  • Key control accounts