Automated Collections

Stop Chasing Payments. Start Collecting Them.

Your team shouldn't spend their days writing follow-up emails and updating spreadsheets. Ari sends personalized payment reminders, handles replies, and escalates when needed — so you get paid faster without the manual work.

Manual collections is costing you

Every day your team spends chasing payments is a day they're not closing deals, supporting customers, or growing revenue.

30%

of finance team time wasted on manual follow-ups

61

days — average B2B DSO when collections are manual

1-5%

of revenue lost to late or missed collections

How automated collections works

From overdue detection to payment received — Ari handles every step of the collections workflow.

01

Invoice goes overdue

Ari monitors every invoice in real-time. The moment a payment is late, the collections workflow kicks in — no spreadsheet checks, no calendar reminders.

02

Contextual follow-up sent

Ari crafts a polite, personalized reminder that references the specific invoice, amount, and payment terms. Not a generic template — a real email your customer will actually read.

03

Responses tracked and handled

Customer replied with a question? Ari reads the response, answers it, and keeps the conversation moving toward payment. Everything is visible in Slack.

04

Smart escalation when needed

If reminders aren't working, Ari escalates — looping in account managers, finance leads, or senior stakeholders based on rules you configure. The right person, at the right time.

Collections on autopilot

Ari handles the entire collections workflow so your team can focus on closing deals, not chasing payments.

Personalized

Follow-ups that don't feel automated

Ari sends contextual payment reminders that reference the specific invoice, customer history, and payment terms. Each email reads like it was written by a human — because Ari understands the context behind every dollar owed.

Escalation

The right person, at the right time

When gentle reminders aren't enough, Ari escalates based on your rules — looping in account managers, finance leads, or senior stakeholders. No more wondering if someone forgot to follow up.

Visibility

Every invoice, every status, one place

See which invoices are overdue, who's been contacted, what they said, and what happens next — all from Slack. No more digging through email threads or spreadsheets to find out where a payment stands.

Autonomous

Collections that run while you sleep

Ari works 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays. International customer in a different timezone? Ari sends the follow-up when they're most likely to see it, not when your team happens to be online.

Integrated

Connected to your entire stack

Ari pulls data from your CRM, billing platform, and accounting tools to send accurate follow-ups. When a payment lands in Stripe, Ari knows — and stops the reminders automatically.

Relationship-first

Get paid without burning bridges

Collections shouldn't damage customer relationships. Ari's tone adapts based on account history, payment patterns, and how overdue the invoice is — firm when needed, friendly by default.

Ari vs manual collections

See what changes when an AI agent handles your collections instead of a spreadsheet and good intentions.

With AriManual Collections
First follow-upSent automatically on the day payment is dueWhenever someone notices it's overdue
Email contentPersonalized with invoice details, customer contextGeneric template or copy-pasted from last time
EscalationAutomatic, rule-based, timelyAd hoc — if someone remembers
Response handlingAri reads replies, answers questions, continues workflowSits in someone's inbox until they get to it
VisibilityFull status in Slack — who owes what, who's been contactedScattered across email, spreadsheets, and memory
Availability24/7, every timezoneBusiness hours, one timezone

Proven results from real customers

Companies using LedgerUp recover revenue faster and eliminate manual follow-up work entirely.

75%

Faster collections

Buzz reduced their average collection time by 75% in the first month with Ari handling follow-ups.

$40K+

Revenue recovered

In the first weeks, Ari identified and recovered over $40K in overdue payments that had fallen through the cracks.

100+

Automated emails sent

Over 100 personalized follow-up emails sent automatically — each one tailored to the specific invoice and customer.

Collections is just the start

Ari automates the entire revenue operations workflow — from contract to cash collected.

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Collections is one piece of the puzzle. See how Ari automates the entire contract-to-cash workflow end-to-end.

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Collections automation FAQ

Common questions about automating AR collections with LedgerUp.

What is automated accounts receivable collections?

Automated AR collections uses AI to send payment reminders, follow up on overdue invoices, handle customer responses, and escalate delinquent accounts — replacing the manual process of chasing payments via email and spreadsheets. Unlike basic dunning tools that send template-based emails on a schedule, AI-powered collections like LedgerUp adapts messaging based on customer context, payment history, and relationship status.

How does LedgerUp automate collections differently than dunning software?

Traditional dunning tools send the same template email to every overdue account on a fixed schedule. LedgerUp's AI agent Ari sends contextual, personalized follow-ups based on the specific invoice, customer history, and payment terms. Ari also reads and responds to customer replies, handles objections, and escalates to the right person when needed — things dunning software can't do.

How much faster are collections with LedgerUp?

Customers see up to 75% faster collections. In the Buzz case study, LedgerUp recovered over $40K in revenue in the first weeks and sent 100+ automated follow-up emails that would have otherwise required manual effort. The biggest gains come from eliminating the delay between when an invoice goes overdue and when the first follow-up is sent.

Does LedgerUp send generic collection emails?

No. Ari sends contextual, personalized follow-ups based on the specific invoice, customer history, and payment terms. Each reminder is tailored — not a generic blast — so it maintains customer relationships while getting you paid. The tone adapts based on how overdue the payment is and the customer's payment history.

How does LedgerUp handle escalation for overdue payments?

When polite reminders don't result in payment, Ari automatically escalates by looping in the right stakeholders at the right time — such as account managers or finance leads — based on rules you configure. You control who gets looped in, when, and at what threshold.

Will automated collections damage our customer relationships?

The opposite — manual collections often damage relationships more because follow-ups are inconsistent, sometimes aggressive, and often late. Ari sends timely, professional, context-aware reminders that maintain a respectful tone. Customers appreciate clear communication about what they owe and when.

What systems does LedgerUp integrate with for collections?

Ari connects to CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, Attio), billing platforms (Stripe), accounting tools (QuickBooks, NetSuite), and communication tools (Slack, email). When a payment lands in Stripe, Ari automatically stops the collection workflow for that invoice.

How long does it take to set up automated collections?

Most teams are live within days. Ari lives in Slack and connects to your existing tools through native integrations. You configure your escalation rules, tone preferences, and follow-up cadence — and Ari starts working immediately on your overdue invoices.

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You should move the business.

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