Credit Manager: Risk & Collections Leader

columbiainternal; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation & Holidays

Incentive Programs

Job summary

columbiainternal is seeking a Credit Manager to oversee accounts receivable, credit administration, and collections. You will manage customer credit limits, monitor aging reports, and ensure timely payments while supporting sales and operations teams to balance risk with customer service.

This full-time role requires at least 5 years in AR/credit, strong financial acumen, and experience in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 5+ years in accounts receivable, credit, collections, or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit accounts and monitor credit exposure to minimize financial risk.
• Review aging reports and oversee collection activities to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
• Establish, evaluate, and maintain customer credit limits and payment terms.
• Investigate and resolve customer account discrepancies, payment issues, short pays, and invoice disputes.
• Oversee cash application activities, including checks, EFT payments, ACH transactions, and unapplied cash.
• Review and approve account holds, releases, and credit-related adjustments.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams to resolve account issues and support business objectives.
• Prepare account analyses, collection reports, and credit-related metrics for leadership review.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and industry regulations.
• Train and support employees on credit policies, account management procedures, and financial controls.

Skills

Credit & Collections

Financial Analysis

Customer Relationship

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Excel

Confidential Information

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

columbiainternal is seeking a Credit Manager to oversee accounts receivable, credit administration, and collections. You will manage customer credit limits, monitor aging reports, and ensure timely payments while supporting sales and operations teams to balance risk with customer service.

This full-time role requires at least 5 years in AR/credit, strong financial acumen, and experience in a regulated environment.