AR Collections Manager - Credit & Accounts Leadership

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. in Indianapolis seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager - Collections to drive prompt payment, reconcile AR balances, and supervise a team of AR specialists. The role collaborates with Sales, Customer Service and Claims to streamline collections and improve cash flow.

You will assess credit risk using trade data and market indicators, approve terms, and mentor staff. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are included, with a focus on accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management or relevant work experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of five years' collections experience with 3 years serving as a collections manager or supervisor

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt collection of AR for the assigned segment, including high balance national retail customers
• Directly manage collection of delinquent AR and reconcile discrepancies across departments
• Facilitate timely research and resolution of national account deductions, disputes and claims
• Train and guide the collection and customer account management efforts of AR reps
• Working manager: directly work a group of customers while managing the team
• Assess credit risk via trade monitoring, customer pay habits and market data
• Identify and report credit risk using pay habits, market data and industry monitoring
• Recommend payment terms and credit line revisions to the Director
• Approve refunds of customer credit balances and unearned discounts
• Contribute to SOX compliance and audit requests
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Credit approval of new orders
• Periodic reporting on collection schedules and customers
• Process audit requests
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Customer Orientation

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Collaboration

Advanced Excel

Functional / Technical Skills

Credit / Collections

Demonstration of Calumet Values

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. in Indianapolis seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager - Collections to drive prompt payment, reconcile AR balances, and supervise a team of AR specialists. The role collaborates with Sales, Customer Service and Claims to streamline collections and improve cash flow.

You will assess credit risk using trade data and market indicators, approve terms, and mentor staff. Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits are included, with a focus on accuracy