Who is often responsible for collecting unpaid accounts?

Typically, the responsibility for collecting unpaid accounts falls to the accounts receivable department within a company, which may initially handle collections through reminders and follow-ups. If these efforts are unsuccessful, businesses often turn to third-party debt collection agencies or collection attorneys to pursue the debts more aggressively. In some cases, senior management or finance executives may also become involved, especially for larger accounts or persistent delinquencies.