Credit Manager

Agri-Fab; Sullivan (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks PTO

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Onsite daycare

Tuition reimbursement

Earned wage access

Discounts

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Agri-Fab, a leader in lawn and garden products, is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager in Sullivan, IL. The role pays $65,000 per year base and offers a semi-annual bonus eligibility along with comprehensive benefits.

You will build credit relationships with retailers, analyze customer financial health, manage credit approvals, and oversee collections to maintain cash flow. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and accounting skills, with experience in credit and AR

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in Credit, Accounts Receivable and collections preferred.
• Expert in Spreadsheet Software - Excel.
• Proven team leadership experience.
• This job is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops a network of contacts in the credit community (e.g., NACM groups).
• Maintains and cultivates business credit relationships with major national retailers.
• Analyzes financial statements for health of new, prospective, or existing customers to determine credit worthiness.
• Manages credit applications and approval of accounts for open credit.
• Sets credit limits within company guidelines on credit policy.
• Follows procedures to collect funds and manages accounts receivable aging, including collections.
• Identifies past due invoices and coordinates collections.
• Resolves issues delaying payments (order discrepancies, shipping, returns, etc.).
• Performs tasks with attention to detail and ensures completion on time.
• Oversees and supports A/R team as backup daily.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Excel

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

MTMS ERP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Location 809 S HAMILTON ST,Sullivan, IL, 61951-2209,United States
• Base Pay $65,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Eligible For Semi-Annual Bonus
• Employee Type Full-Time Office
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Stefany Tipsword
• Phone [phone] x229
• Email [e-mail]

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. We've been proudly fulfilling customer needs for more than 50 years. As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goal has not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community.

Agri-Fab offers excellent benefits to include two weeks of paid time off and a comprehensive health benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k), company paid life insurance and an onsite daycare . And that is just the start! Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays, and more!

**This position is not eligible for sponsorship**

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager:

• Develops a network of contacts in the credit community- example: NACM Credit Groups.
• Maintains and/or cultivates Business Credit relationships with major national retailers.
• Stays abreast of changes and updates in the ever-evolving business environment.
• Analyzes financial statements for health of new, prospective, or existing customers to determine credit worthiness.
• Manages credit applications and approval of accounts for open credit.
• Sets credit limits within company guide lines on credit policy.
• Follows specific procedures and routines to collect funds on behalf of the Company and manages the accounts receivable aging, including collections.
• Identifies past due invoices on aging, and collects money for business accounts.
• Identifies and resolves any issues with customers that may be preventing the payment of invoices- including: discrepancies in the order, shipping, returns, etc.
• Perform work carefully with close attention to detail. Accurately and thoroughly see tasks to completion.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end tasks as required.
• Oversees, supports and acts as a backup for A/R team on a daily basis to ensure all tasks are completed in a daily/timely manner.

Essential Functions of Credit/Accounts Receivable Dept:

• Receives and records, cash, checks, electronic payments and credit memos and applies to appropriate customer invoice or account.
• Uses computers and accounting or ERP software to enter data, store, and analyze information.
• Codes documents and transactions according to established procedures.
• Tracks deductions until final resolution.
• Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.li>
• Reconciles and reports discrepancies found in records.
• Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computer records and a variety of automated systems.
• Assists with collections.
• Debits, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepares customer correspondence.
• Documents communications, actions taken, and account status and maintains open communication with Finance manager and other team members to facilitate cross-functionality of department.
• Uses technology according to company guidelines in a way to be efficient and accurate.
• Sorts and files, and performs miscellaneous clerical duties.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication - Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, subordinates, engineers, managers, customers and vendors as required
  • Listening - Gives full attention to listening and understanding; asks questions as appropriate and does not interrupt at inappropriate times.
  • Reading and Writing - Understands work-related documents; communicates information in emails and documents so others understand
  • Speaking - Talks on the phone or in person or in front of a group to convey information so others understand.
  • Self-Control - Maintains composure, keeps emotions in check, controls anger, and avoids aggressive behavior, even in difficult situation.
  • Stress tolerance - Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
  • Cooperation - Energetic, enthusiastic, and assertive, and works in a constructive and cooperative manner with employees at all levels.
  • Dependability - Demonstrates reliability, responsibility and dependability.
  • Integrity - Displays honesty and ethical behavior.
  • Confidential - Maintains confidentiality of information.
  • Initiative - Persists in the face of obstacles and is willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Etiquette – Practices good manners and sets an example of proper ‘office etiquette’
• Clerical and Customer Service
  • Administration - Knowledgeable of administrative and clerical processes, such as managing files and records, office procedures and terminology.
  • Service - Provides high-level of customer and personal services.
• Software Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite - Fluent in Spreadsheet Software (Excel), Word Processing Software (MS Word), Contact Management Software (Outlook), at a minimum
  • Enterprise - ERP Software (MTMS)
  • Internet – N avigates customer websites and researches information on the Internet
  • Problem Solving - Demonstrates effective and creative problem-solving and reasoning skills; Investigates issues and develops solutions
  • Problem Sensitivity - Recognizes when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
  • Logic - Applies common sense when following written and oral instructions.
  • Getting and Processing Information - Reads reports, analyzes data and identifies root causes for findings.
  • Innovation - Displays openness to and champions creative alternative solutions and options
• Math and Accounting Skills
  • Ability to add subtract, multiply or divide quickly and correctly.
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices and the reporting of financial data.

Education and Expertise Required

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or 3-years minimum experience
• Experience in Credit, Accounts Receivable and collections preferred
• Expert in Spreadsheet Software- Excel
• Proven team leadership experience.
• This job is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The majority of the time is spent sitting, with some walking about in the office.