The problem
You know you have money coming in, but you're not sure how much. There's the Henderson invoice from last week, the Martinez draw, and the commercial job that's on net-30. Somewhere in there is either $12,000 or $4,000 — and you won't know until they pay.
That uncertainty is its own kind of stress. It affects what you quote, what you take on, and what you can pay this week.
Why we built it
Your AR dashboard should tell you the answer immediately. Outstanding total, overdue list, payments in transit — one screen, always current.
How it works
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From the Invoices screen, the AR summary is pinned at the top.
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See total outstanding, total overdue, and a list of unpaid invoices sorted by age.
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Tap any invoice to send a reminder, mark paid, or view the full record.
What changes for your business
Before
Outstanding balance is a rough guess. Have to scroll through invoices manually to figure it out.
After
One screen: total outstanding, overdue, and in-transit. Updated in real time.
Common questions
How do I track money owed to me as a contractor?
DIRT's AR dashboard shows total outstanding, total overdue, and every unpaid invoice sorted by age — all in one screen at the top of the Invoices tab. You do not have to scroll through individual invoices to get the total. The number is there when you open the app.
What is accounts receivable for a contractor?
Accounts receivable (AR) is money you have invoiced but not yet collected. It is work you did and billed but have not been paid for. Tracking AR tells you how much is in transit, how much is overdue, and who is holding the most of your money.
How do I know which invoices are overdue?
In DIRT, overdue invoices are flagged automatically when the due date passes without payment. They appear in the AR dashboard with the number of days overdue. You can send a reminder or mark payment directly from that view.
Is there an easy way to see all my outstanding invoices?
The DIRT Invoices screen has an AR summary pinned at the top — total outstanding, total overdue, and a list of unpaid invoices sorted by how old they are. Tap any invoice to take action: reminder, payment record, or void.
How do I follow up on unpaid contractor invoices?
From the AR dashboard in DIRT, tap the overdue invoice and send a reminder by SMS or email. The reminder includes the original invoice link so the client can pay immediately. DIRT logs when the reminder was sent so you have a record of your follow-up.
How much money do most contractors have outstanding at any time?
It depends on volume and payment terms. Solo contractors billing net-30 on multiple active jobs can easily have $15,000–50,000 in AR at any point. The problem is not the amount — it is knowing exactly what it is and who holds it. DIRT gives you that number at a glance.
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Try it free.
Every DIRT plan includes this feature — Solo included. No credit card, no trial that expires. Set up in minutes and use it on your next job from the truck.