Credit & Collections Manager

James River Petroleum; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Career stability

Cross-functional exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

JRP Energy in Ashland, VA is seeking a Credit & Collections Manager to oversee credit applications, limits, terms, and collections to manage AR risk. The role requires analytical, detail-oriented professionals who can negotiate payment arrangements and provide financial guidance to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in credit and accounts receivable, experience with ERP and financial software, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, or related financial functions.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Experience in fuel distribution or logistics preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, accounts receivable, and collection practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit activities, including credit applications, credit limits, terms, credit exposure, and credit holds.
• Analyze customer financial information, credit reports, and payment history to assess creditworthiness and manage financial risk.
• Oversee collection activities, monitor aging reports, prioritize past-due accounts, and negotiate payment arrangements or account resolutions.
• Escalate delinquent accounts to outside collection agencies or legal counsel as appropriate.
• Monitor AR and credit performance, including DSO, aging trends, collection effectiveness, credit exposure, and bad debt.
• Maintain accurate records of credit decisions, collection activity, customer communications, and account documentation.
• Prepare credit, collections, and AR reports and provide recommendations to leadership regarding risk, trends, and account performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Accounting, and customers to resolve billing, payment, and account issues.
• Monitor allowance for doubtful accounts and recommend bad-debt write-offs as appropriate.
• Maintain and support credit and collection policies and procedures to balance customer growth with financial risk.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

For over 30 years, JRP Energy has been a trusted provider of fuel, lubricants, propane, and energy solutions across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. We serve commercial, government, retail, and residential customers through safe, reliable delivery and customized service solutions. Headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, JRP is committed to operational excellence, customer service, safety, and creating long-term career opportunities for employees who help power the communities we serve.

Position Summary

JRP is seeking a Credit & Collections Manager to oversee customer credit, collections, and accounts receivable risk management. This role is responsible for evaluating customer creditworthiness, establishing credit limits and terms, managing collection activities, and monitoring accounts receivable performance.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable making credit decisions, resolving customer account issues, negotiating payment arrangements, and providing financial recommendations to leadership.

Why Join JRP?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Compensation Range

$85,000-$95,000/yr. Based on Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit activities, including credit applications, credit limits, terms, credit exposure, and credit holds.
• Analyze customer financial information, credit reports, and payment history to assess creditworthiness and manage financial risk.
• Oversee collection activities, monitor aging reports, prioritize past-due accounts, and negotiate payment arrangements or account resolutions.
• Escalate delinquent accounts to outside collection agencies or legal counsel as appropriate.
• Monitor AR and credit performance, including DSO, aging trends, collection effectiveness, credit exposure, and bad debt.
• Maintain accurate records of credit decisions, collection activity, customer communications, and account documentation.
• Prepare credit, collections, and AR reports and provide recommendations to leadership regarding risk, trends, and account performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Accounting, and customers to resolve billing, payment, and account issues.
• Monitor allowance for doubtful accounts and recommend bad-debt write-offs as appropriate.
• Maintain and support credit and collection policies and procedures to balance customer growth with financial risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, or related financial functions.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Experience in fuel distribution, transportation, logistics, or a related industry preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, accounts receivable, and collection practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Primarily office-based financial and administrative environment
• Frequent interaction with customers and internal departments
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong attention to detail, judgment, and prioritization
• Regular use of ERP, financial, and reporting systems