Credit & AR Leader: Risk, Collections & Strategy

JH Larson Electrical Company; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Life insurance

HSA with employer match

PTO and 9 paid holidays (plus birthday

Birthday off

Job summary

J.H. Larson Company in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Credit & AR Manager to lead credit policies, manage risk, and oversee receivables to ensure timely payments. You will analyze financial data, set credit limits, approve applications, and coordinate with the accounting team to support accurate reporting.

This role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and experience in collections and dispute resolution, with a focus on maintaining customer relationships and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in credit management, accounts receivable, or related financial role.
• Experience managing credit risk, evaluating creditworthiness, and establishing credit policies.
• Familiarity with legal proceedings related to collections, including small claims court.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and monitor aging reports.
• Develop strategies to reduce overdue balances and negotiate terms with customers.
• Lead and train the credit team on policies, collections, and best practices.
• Assess creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits based on financial data.
• Approve or decline credit applications based on risk assessment and policy.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure smooth credit and collections operations and attend small claims hearings as needed.

Skills

Credit management

Accounts receivable

Credit risk evaluation

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Financial reporting systems

Job description

J.H. Larson Company in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Credit & AR Manager to lead credit policies, manage risk, and oversee receivables to ensure timely payments. You will analyze financial data, set credit limits, approve applications, and coordinate with the accounting team to support accurate reporting.

This role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and experience in collections and dispute resolution, with a focus on maintaining customer relationships and compliance.