Credit & AR Manager

J.H. Larson Company; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

401k with employer match

Life insurance

HSA with employer match

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

J.H. Larson Company, a distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products, is seeking a Credit & AR Manager in Plymouth, MN. The role leads credit risk management and accounts receivable, ensuring timely collections and accurate reporting, while guiding a credit team within a growing, family-owned business.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and opportunities for development within a long-standing Minnesota company celebrating its 95th anniversary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of experience in credit management, accounts receivable, or a related financial role.
• Experience with credit risk evaluation and establishing credit policies.
• Experience in collections, dispute resolution, and bad debt recovery.
• Familiarity with legal proceedings related to collections and managing disputes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and monitor aging reports.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce overdue balances and negotiate payment terms.
• Lead and manage the credit team; provide training on policies and collection strategies.
• Assess creditworthiness of customers using financial data and set credit limits.
• Approve or decline credit applications based on risk assessment and policy.
• Travel to small claims court hearings to present cases and handle related issues.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Department to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Maintain documentation of receivables, payment agreements, and customer communications.

Skills

Credit management

Accounts receivable

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - CRP (0) - Plymouth, MN 55442Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 SalaryCredit & AR Manager

$95,000-115,000 Annually

Take the next step in your career with a company that is truly invested in your success. At J.H. Larson Company, we're building more than a team - we're creating a culture rooted in growth, collaboration and meaningful results. If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values your contributions and supports your development, we want to hear from you!

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We're proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year!

We have a great opportunity to join our Corporate Team in Plymouth, MN. The Credit & AR Manager is responsible for overseeing credit policies, managing credit risk, and ensuring that credit decisions are made in line with the company's financial goals and risk tolerance. This role also oversees the collection and management of accounts receivable owed to the company to ensure that the organization receives payment in a timely manner and reporting is accurate.

What's In It For You?

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• 401k with employer match
• Life insurance
• Health Saving Account with employer match
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure the timely collection of outstanding receivables. Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts and take necessary actions.
• Develop and implement strategies for reducing overdue balances. Negotiate payment terms, settlements, and payment plans with customers. Resolve disputes between customers and the company regarding payments or terms.
• Lead and manage the credit team, assign tasks and responsibilities. Provide training and guidance on credit policies, collection strategies, and best practice.
• Analyze the creditworthiness of new and existing customers using financial data, credit scores, and other relevant information. Assess credit risk and set appropriate credit limits for customers based on their financial strength and payment history.
• Approve or decline and process credit applications based on thorough risk assessment and company policy.
• Investigate job accounts and ship to.
• Work closely with the Accounting Department to ensure the smooth flow of financial operations related to credit and collections.
• Travel to and attend small claims court hearings to present cases. Present all relevant evidence in a clear and organized manner. Be prepared to answer questions from the judge and the defendant. Manage any other credit related legal issues.
• Work with Branch employees to ensure smooth coordination in collecting receivables and addressing any discrepancies. Including training, payment portals, credit card processing, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of all receivables, payment agreements, and customer communications.

QualificationsQualifications:

Education

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

Experience and/or Training

• 5+ years of experience in credit management, accounts receivable, or a related financial role
• Proven experience managing credit risk, evaluating creditworthiness, and establishing credit policies
• Experience in managing collections, dispute resolution, and bad debt recovery
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems
• Familiarity with legal proceedings related to collections and managing disputes, including small claims court
• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories to assess credit risk
• Strong ability to maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring adherence to credit policies and payment terms
• Accounts Receivable Management: Knowledge of AR processes, aging reports, cash application, and reconciliations
• Credit Risk Management: Understanding credit risk models, credit limits, and best practices in mitigating risk
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with internal teams, customers, and legal entities
• Negotiation skills to handle payment arrangements, settlements, and debt recovery discussions
• Experience managing and leading teams (such as credit and collections teams or accounts receivable departments)
• Ability to set goals and KPIs for the team and track performance to ensure collections and credit management goals are met

Licenses/Certificates

• Valid US Driver's license and/or reliable transportation
• Clean driving record

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer