AR Collections Manager — Hands-On Leader, SAP Savvy

Calumet, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager - Collections to ensure timely collections and reconciliation across assigned segments. The role collaborates with Sales, Claims, Customer Service and Cash Applications, and leads AR Reps in daily collection activities.

The candidate will assess credit risk, propose payment terms, and support SOX compliance while maintaining strong customer relationships and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment.

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
• SAP experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt collection of accounts receivable for the assigned business segment, including high balance national retail customers
• Directly manage and oversee collection of delinquent accounts receivable and reconcile discrepancies, deductions and claims
• Train and guide collection and customer account management efforts of Accounts Receivable Reps
• Work as a working manager, handling an assigned group of customers while supervising staff
• Assess credit risk via trade monitoring, customer pay habits and market data
• Identify and report credit risk through customer data and financial statements
• Recommend payment terms and credit line revisions to the Director
• Approve refunds of customer credit balances and unearned discounts
• Support SOX compliance and audit requests
• Contribute to continuous improvement and department initiatives
• Approve credit for new orders
• Provide periodic reporting on collection schedules and customers
• Handle audit requests and other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Collaboration

Advanced Excel

Credit & Collections

Financial Statement Analysis

Training & Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Calumet, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager - Collections to ensure timely collections and reconciliation across assigned segments. The role collaborates with Sales, Claims, Customer Service and Cash Applications, and leads AR Reps in daily collection activities.

The candidate will assess credit risk, propose payment terms, and support SOX compliance while maintaining strong customer relationships and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment.