FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Accounts receivable services ensure that the company gets paid on time with the least possible risk. This will involve implementing a set of standard procedures, such as the dunning process, and sending regular reminders.
AR services help ensure that the company receives timely, predictable cash flows.
Accounts receivable grows exponentially with business growth, making it hard for accounting teams to scale effectively and keep pace. That is why outsourced AR teams are a good option for business owners thinking about expansion.
Outsourced AR services give you a team of trained workers who take care of collecting payments, sending bills, recording payments, handling problems, and making reports.
They don’t look around looking for solutions. They know complex business needs and understand industry practices. They ensure the business receives prompt receivables and take accountability for billing errors. And they are usually a much cheaper expense than an in-house accounting team.
Our team works extensively with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero.
We also integrate data from EDI systems, distributor portals, POS reports, and manual order processing workflows.
Yes, accounts receivable services are suitable for small businesses, especially as they grow.
When a business is just starting out, it’s common to create invoices in Excel and send them manually. But once revenue grows, often around the $1M annual sales mark, manual processes can slow things down and lead to missed follow-ups or cash delays.
AR services help growing businesses put standard procedures in place, accelerate collections, apply best practices, and maintain healthier cash flow without adding internal overhead.
AR services improve cash flow by helping clients invoice faster, follow up on payments more effectively, reduce disputes, and apply cash more accurately, so they get paid sooner.
Yes. Our CPAs personally oversee the onboarding, review, and stabilization of all new clients.
Once your accounting is running smoothly, a dedicated engagement manager will manage day-to-day communication, while our CPAs remain available for escalations, strategic questions, and periodic reviews.
Our onboarding process is designed to be simple, so you can quickly gain clear insight into your receivables and cash flow.
After you book a free consultation call, we follow these steps:
- Discovery & Document Request – We examine your current accounting system, financial documentation, and any other supporting documents.
- Catch-Up & Clean-Up – This is the organization, categorization, and correction of any prior-period transactions as required.
- Stabilization – We maintain proper accounting records, standardize operations, and ensure your accounts are set up correctly.
- Monthly Close Cadence – When everything is complete, we provide timely financials on a monthly basis.
You receive full visibility, regular updates, and a clear roadmap to improve cash flow and streamline accounts receivable management.
Companies in the food sector often struggle with:
- delayed or incomplete invoice entry,
- stranded deduction balances,
- delayed follow-ups and recoveries,
- delayed cash application,
- weak reporting,
- inaccurate customer statements,
- limited access to customer portals,
- outstanding issue tracking, and duplicate invoices.
We create backward- and forward-looking visibility reports, showing balances due within two weeks and beyond, issued weekly, to provide clear insights.
Most clients reduce their accounting costs by 60% or more while gaining access to deeper U.S. industry expertise than they could hire locally.
With EA, you get both affordable accounting and a stronger skill set.