A bookkeeper is frustrated because a client has not paid for 5 weeks of work and is ignoring payment requests, despite the bookkeeper having completed a massive 7-year cleanup project.
Existing payment tools like Stripe only provide a payment link, but they don't help with following up or escalating when clients ignore requests. The bookkeeper is left to manually chase the client, and there's no integrated system to enforce payment for completed work.
Workarounds Described
- Manually sends payment links multiple times to the client
- Client ignores the payment link, requiring manual follow-up
Implied Software Gaps
- Automated follow-up system for unpaid invoices
- Escalation tools to enforce payment for completed work
CollectPro AR
CollectPro AR is an accounts receivable automation tool for bookkeepers and accountants that tracks outstanding invoices and automates collection workflows. It integrates with Stripe and QuickBooks to send scheduled reminders, escalate to formal demand letters, and potentially report to credit bureaus, all while maintaining professional client relationships.
- Automated payment reminders via email and SMS at set intervals
- Integration with Stripe and QuickBooks to sync invoices and payment status
- Escalation workflows: from friendly reminders to formal demand letters
- Client payment history and communication log
- Optional credit bureau reporting for severely delinquent accounts
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