Credit Manager

Meier Supply Company, Inc.; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay with performance bonuses

Paid-Time-Off and Holiday Pay

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Retirement benefits through ESOP and 401K

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A prominent wholesale distribution company in New York seeks a Credit Department Manager to oversee operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial credit and collections, along with excellent management and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing credit lines, supervising the accounts receivable team, and ensuring timely collection of payments. This role offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and the chance to be part of a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 7 years progressive experience in commercial credit and collections.
• 3 years management experience overseeing at least two team members.
• Notary Public preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities for the Credit Department across multiple locations.
• Review new applications for fraud and credit assignments.
• Monitor collections and ensure timely accounts receivable.

Skills

Management

Communication

Organizational skills

Accounting software proficiency

Results-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance

Tools

MS-Word

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

EXCELLENT WORK ENVIRONMENT AND COMPANY CULTURE!

We are very proud of our culture that has been built over the past 65+ years and is based on our shared Core Values:

• PEOPLE.... Teamwork, trust, and helping others succeed!
• RESPECT.... Show ultimate regard for others!
• INTEGRITY.... Always do the right thing!
• EXCELLENCE.... Commitment to best in class in all we do!

We hire, coach/develop, review, reward, and recognize our co-owners based on these characteristics, so it’s important that you share these values in order to be part of our team.

Founded in 1957, Meier Supply is an employee-owned wholesale distribution business with a rich history and family culture. With 18 locations including a state-of-the-art distribution center, five distinct divisions, we provide service and support throughout the HVACR community in NY and Pennsylvania. Our divisions include Commercial Refrigeration, HVAC, Technical/Training, Controls, and Applied Products, and we have partnered with the absolute best vendors and manufacturers in the industry. Our roadmap for the future includes profitable growth and expansion in existing and new markets.

Working at Meier Supply is a unique opportunity to join a company where we walk the talk by truly valuing our employee owners and reward well throughout their careers with us. Being 100% employee owned, means we have the opportunity to work together towards a common goal of increasing our stock value for all employee owners!

Opportunity Meier Supply Provides:

• Receive necessary training in sales and operations provided by Meier Supply and outside sources.
• Participating in and contributing to an entrepreneurial, high growth work environment
• Using and contributing to the development of industry leading systems and processes.
• Being a leader in a company with a reputation for excellent customer service
• Being well compensated for outstanding contributions
• Being an employee-owner of an industry leading organization.
• Work/Life Balance and family-oriented culture is a huge differentiator for us!

You will enjoy the following:

• Competitive Pay includes base wages plus generous performance bonuses
• Paid-Time-Off and Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans protect you and your loved ones – We pay 75% of premiums for employees plus family members along with funding 1/2 the deductible in the form of your own Health Savings Account annually!
• Company-paid Life insurance and Disability benefits
• EXCELLENT Retirement benefits through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and our 401K Retirement plan
• Employee recognition – holiday parties, ESOP events, company lunches, gift cards, plus much more
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Requirements

• Plan, coordinate, direct and manage operational activities for the Credit Department for multi-state and multi-location company
• Review new applications for fraud, approval and assignment of a line of credit
• Review and adjust credit lines as appropriate
• Oversee sales tax issues with customers and other invoice issues
• Review problem accounts and take action on past due amounts
• Collect accounts receivable in a timely manner and manage DSO (compared to industry).
• Monitor team to ensure customer updates are occurring
• Oversee collection calls made by AR and Sr. AR Specialist
• Coordinate legal and collection accounts
• Approve lien waivers on job accounts
• Provide coaching/mentoring to team members
• Support branch co-owners with system issues related to sales orders, payments, etc.
• Prepare various reports for Management to include:
• Monthly AR status updates with special attention to over 90 day past due accounts
• Annual Bad Debt Write Offs
• Agenda for AR meetings with Controller
• Large Project Reconciliations
• Projected collections of over 90-day accounts over specified dollar amounts
• Coordinate continuous process improvement
• As needed, cash application of payments on account and daily banking process
• Ensure coverage of the department when team members are absent
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Skills

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance
• 7 years progressive experience in commercial credit and collections experience
• 3 years of management experience, overseeing at least two team members
• Proficient with PC applications (Outlook, Adobe, MS-Word, Excel, Accounting software, etc.).
• Strong results orientated
• Notary Public preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Working conditions

Normal office environment. This position is salaried, exempt so the weekly hours will vary. It is expected that this position work 40 hours per week.

Physical requirements

This job is performed in an office environment with long periods of sitting, working on the computer, answering phones, operating office equipment such as copiers, fax, etc. Standing and walking around are also performed on a regular basis. Filing is required where stooping, kneeling may be involved. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Direct reports

• This position is a supervisory role and will be responsible for the management of the accounts payable team.