Improve invoice collections with a clear ownership process
Collections improve when invoices are accurate, accepted and followed up by an accountable person. Sending more reminders will not resolve a missing purchase order or an unresolved delivery dispute.
Prevent delays before the due date
Confirm billing details, required documents and customer approval steps before invoicing. Record due dates and dispute reasons in one place. Follow up respectfully with the right stakeholder and escalate issues internally when needed. Distinguish genuine disputes from simple administrative delays.
A worked example
A supplier finds several overdue invoices were never accepted because supporting delivery records were missing. A pre-invoice checklist removes the recurring blockage.
Illustrative scenario; this is not a claim about an actual Conxn client or guaranteed results.
Your action checklist
- Confirm invoice acceptance
- Assign collection ownership
- Review ageing with dispute reasons
Should sales own collections?
Responsibilities vary, but the handoff must be explicit. Sales may help with customer context while finance manages records and follow-up discipline.
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