Credit Manager

SCOTSMAN GROUP LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOTSMAN GROUP LLC in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Credit Manager to safeguard the company's financial integrity by leading a disciplined credit and collections function that supports responsible revenue growth and ensures accurate, compliant financial operations. This role reports to the Director of Revenue Accounting and supervises the Finance and Payroll Generalist.

The position requires a 4-year degree, 7 years of accounting experience with 5 in credit/collections, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with credit and bankruptcy laws to address risks that may arise.
• 7 years accounting experience with at least 5 in credit and collections.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Make credit recommendations for new customer accounts.
• Review customer accounts for adherence to terms.
• Review daily customer order hold report and, when appropriate, release for shipment.
• Monitor distributors credit trends and report potential risks to Director of Revenue Accounting.
• Supervise the finance and payroll generalist.
• Keep up to date credit files and reconciliations.
• Facilitate audits of Sales and Use Taxes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Customer Service to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Credit & collections

Supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 101 Corporate Woods Parkway - Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: First

Job Category: Accounting

Job Title

Credit Manager

Function

Finance

Reports to

Director of Revenue Accounting

Supervises

Finance and Payroll Generalist

Mission

Safeguard the company’s financial integrity by leading a disciplined credit and collections function that supports responsible revenue growth, minimizes risk, and ensures accurate, compliant financial operations. This role is committed to making sound credit decisions, maintaining rigorous controls, fostering cross department collaboration, and providing reliable operational support. Through proactive risk monitoring, timely reconciliations, precise tax compliance, and adherence to company policies and ethical standards, the mission is to uphold financial accuracy, strengthen customer account management, and contribute to the organization’s overall operational excellence.

Principle Activities

• Make credit recommendations for new customer accounts.
• Train and supervise the finance and payroll generalist.
• Review customer accounts for adherence to terms.
• Review daily customer order hold report and, when appropriate release for shipment.
• Monitor distributors credit trends and bring any potential risks to the attention of the Director of Revenue Accounting.
• Sales returns/allowances reserve requirements computed quarterly and determine if provision is adequate. If not propose adjustment.
• Supervise the completion of Sales & Use Tax returns timely and accurately. Facilitate audits of all Sales and Use Taxes.
• Keep up to date credit files.
• Timely reconciliation of the AR subsidiary records and Depository Bank accounts to the GL and rectify timely all reconciling items.
• Maitains updated work instructions/procedures for the credit and collection major job responsibilities.
• Facilitating effective interdepartmental communication by partnering with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Customer Service to resolve account discrepancies and ensure smooth workflow across teams.
• Serves as a backup for key operation functions, including maintaining finished goods pricing within QAD, managing monthly distributor scorecard reporting, and supporting accrual activities for the Distributor Rebate Program. Provides coverage for daily and weekly operational reporting orders, shipments, and backlog ensuring accuracy, continuity, and timely escalation of any issues or trends requiring attention.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Financial/Risk Control

• Fulfill the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position.
• Ensures adherence to the Ali/ Welbilt Finance and Control Manual specifically to sections related to Debtors, Revenue Recognition and others as deemed appropriate.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with the Company code of ethics policy at all times.

Required Education/ Certification

Bachelor degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

Proficient with credit and bankruptcy laws to address risks that may arise.

Required Experience

• 7 Years Accounting experience with at least 5 in credit and collections
• Microsoft Suite
• Supervisory experience required

Physical Requirements/Other

• Occasional travel as necessary
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 15lbs.