SRS Distribution Inc.

Area Credit Manager

SRS Distribution Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Buffalo • New York • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $69,100 - $89,800 per year

About the role

  • Oversee and manage the company's accounts receivable portfolio, ensuring timely collection and safeguarding of assets.
  • Make consistent collection calls on due and overdue accounts receivable.
  • Regularly review and release orders from ticket holds after careful evaluation.
  • Process and approve credit applications, extending and maintaining credit lines within authority level.
  • Provide oversight of lien and bond rights, ensuring collection of job balances.
  • Communicate proactively with both internal and external clients.
  • Conduct thorough customer account reviews and provide recommendations.
  • Track and reconcile deductions, overseeing joint-check payments.
  • Participate in credit team meetings for continuous improvement.
  • Engage actively and routinely with the Sales team and Credit team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Credit Management, preferably within a similar industry.
  • Credentialed as a Credit Business Associate (CBA) from the National Association of Credit Management is preferred.
  • Proven experience with the protection and collection of account receivable (AR) portfolios, including making collection calls and providing lien/prelien support.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication and negotiation skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in evaluating and releasing orders from ticket hold, and maintaining accurate notes in company computer systems.
  • Experience in processing and approving credit applications and establishing credit lines within authority level.
  • Demonstrated abilities in deduction tracking and reconciliation, handling joint check reviews and enforcing credit policies.
  • Proficient in guiding and educating sales teams and customers, in addition to coordinating with the sales team and credit team.
  • Experience in monitoring deadlines for Notices, mechanics liens and bond claims.
  • Exceptional analytical ability and attention to detail.
  • Able to work independently without close oversight, while also being a team player.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with company-specific software would be beneficial.
  • Excellent business acumen, professional demeanor, and strong ethical judgement.
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines, including strong multitasking and organizational skills, and learning agility.
  • Familiarity with cash application interaction and participation in credit team meetings as well as key performance indicator reviews is preferred.
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
  • Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts receivable managementcredit managementdeduction trackingreconciliationcredit application processinglien supportorder evaluationcredit policy enforcementanalytical abilitymultitasking
Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsattention to detailindependenceteam playerorganizational skillslearning agilityprofessional demeanorethical judgementstakeholder liaison
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeCredit Business Associate (CBA)