Credit Manager

Orionplacement; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager in Hazelwood, Missouri. The successful candidate will oversee daily credit activities, manage customer accounts, and ensure cash flow protection. We're seeking applicants with over 3 years of experience in credit and collections, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a full-time role with competitive pay and benefits, including dental and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive credit, collections, and/or accounts receivable experience.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or another operational industry preferred.
• Supervisory or lead experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day credit and collections activity to help protect cash flow.
• Review customer accounts and establish credit limits.
• Partner with accounting to resolve billing disputes.

Skills

Credit management

Collections experience

Strong communication skills

Excel and reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

ERP or accounting systems

Job description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, fast-paced business where credit, collections, and cash flow directly impact company performance
• Take ownership of a high-visibility function that supports strong customer relationships while protecting the business
• Work closely with finance and operations in a practical, hands‑on environment where your judgment matters
• Help improve processes, strengthen controls, and bring more structure to credit and receivables management
• Step into a role with clear impact, leadership visibility, and room to grow over time

Location: This is a fully on‑site position based in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering strong collaboration with accounting, finance, and operations leadership.

Note: To be considered, candidates should have progressive credit, collections, and accounts receivable experience, strong business judgment, and a stable work history. Experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or another high‑volume operational environment is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a well‑established, growth‑oriented company operating in a fast‑moving service environment with a large multi‑state footprint. Our team values accountability, responsiveness, and practical problem‑solving, and we are looking for someone who can help us strengthen credit performance while maintaining strong customer relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Oversee day‑to‑day credit and collections activity to help protect cash flow and reduce aging
• Review customer accounts, payment trends, and credit exposure to support sound credit decisions
• Establish and maintain credit limits, account reviews, and collection strategies
• Partner with accounting and operations to resolve billing disputes, unapplied cash, short pays, and customer issues
• Monitor AR aging and drive follow‑up on past‑due accounts in a timely, professional manner
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen collections, reduce risk, and improve reporting visibility
• Prepare regular reporting on aging, delinquency trends, bad debt exposure, and collection performance
• Help maintain credit files, customer documentation, and internal controls around receivables activity
• Support leadership with analysis related to account risk, customer payment behavior, and working capital trends
• Build strong working relationships internally and externally to balance customer service with financial discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of progressive credit, collections, and/or accounts receivable experience
• Prior experience reviewing credit risk, managing aging, and handling business collections
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage sensitive customer conversations professionally
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or another operational industry preferred
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred
• Stable work history with demonstrated progression preferred
• Supervisory or lead experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants ownership, visibility, and the chance to improve an important function inside a growing business. You will have the ability to make a direct impact on collections performance, risk management, and operational discipline while working alongside a collaborative team.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance