Accounts receivable performance metrics: The science of success
Chemistry class was never this profitable. Get the scientific elements of a healthy cash flow in one periodic table.
25+ metrics for AR measurement
Need a formula to elevate your accounts receivable performance metrics? Here’s a simple approach for measuring the impact of AR.
What's in each element?
Tips for using this interactive periodic table:
- Click into each metric for the full definition and its impact
- Target results help you define goals for the AR organization
- Discover resources for heightening AR performance metrics
Periodic table of accounts receivable performance metrics
Credit
Cs
Credit Sales
Exec
Bd
Bad Debt Ratio
Exec
At
Approval Times
Mgmt
Ar
Approval Rates
Mgmt
Ca
Credit Approved
Mgmt
Cm
Credit Line Management
Mgmt
Ac
Application Completion %
ops
Invoicing
Oi
On-Time Invoice Delivery Rate
Exec
Id
Invoice Distribution
Mgmt
Ia
First-Time Invoice Accuracy
Mgmt
Er
AP Portal Upload Exception Rate
ops
Payments
Dtp
Days to Pay
Exec
Or
Interchange Optimization Rate
Mgmt
Rr
Surcharging Recovery Rate
Mgmt
Tp
Touchless Payments
Mgmt
Pm
Payment Mix
ops
Cash App
Dtc
Days to Cash Application
Exec
Mr
Match Rates
Mgmt
Lmr
Line-Item Match Rate
Mgmt
Dr
Decoupled Remittances
ops
Collections
Dso
Days Sales Outstanding
Exec
Cei
Collections Effectiveness Index
Exec
Ao
Total AR Overdue
Mgmt
Dd
Average Days Delinquent
Mgmt
Tr
Average AR Turnover Ratio
Mgmt
Rc
Receivables Collected
Mgmt
Adr
Average Daily Receivables
ops
How to elevate your outcomes
Define goals for AR
Target metrics offer tangible examples of what success looks like, allowing the AR team to align their efforts and drive the greatest impact.
Evolve as you automate
Traditional metrics fall short in measuring automation. Advanced metrics like Match Rates and Touchless Payments achieve next-gen success tracking.
Metrics at every level
Explore KPIs by role to understand how AR performance is measured from the practitioner level to the CFO and everywhere in between.
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“In the beginning, our payment processing was around 75% touchless and it’s up to 98% touchless now. Collectors are making calls — not just processing payments.”
Christian Collins, Commercial Credit and AR Manager
McPherson Oil
“At one time, we were taking on $30-35 million in credit card processing fees. Those have been reduced in half with Billtrust.”
Brian Page, Director of Credit
84 Lumber
“We went from 100% manual process to 96% automation. Billtrust was an astronomical change to our environment.”
Becki Hamilton, Sr. Manager Cash Applications
Willscot
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