Credit & Collections Manager: AR Risk & Cash Flow Leader

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

Job summary

JRP Energy, headquartered in Ashland, VA, seeks a Credit & Collections Manager to oversee customer credit, collections, and AR risk management. You will evaluate creditworthiness, set credit limits/terms, manage collections, and monitor performance to minimize risk.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of negotiating payments, resolving account issues, and advising leadership on financial strategy.

Qualifications

• 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 related industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis and AR practices.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit activities, including credit applications, credit limits, terms, exposure, and holds.
• Analyze customer financial information, credit reports, and payment history to assess creditworthiness and manage financial risk.
• Oversee collection activities, monitor aging reports, and negotiate settlements or arrangements.
• Escalate delinquent accounts to outside collection agencies or legal counsel as appropriate.
• Monitor AR and credit performance, including DSO, aging trends, collection effectiveness, 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

Credit analysis

Accounts receivable

Negotiation

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Excel

Job description

JRP Energy, headquartered in Ashland, VA, seeks a Credit & Collections Manager to oversee customer credit, collections, and AR risk management. You will evaluate creditworthiness, set credit limits/terms, manage collections, and monitor performance to minimize risk.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of negotiating payments, resolving account issues, and advising leadership on financial strategy.