Strategic Credit & Collections Manager

James River Petroleum

Ashland (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Career stability

Cross-functional exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

JRP Energy in Ashland, VA is seeking a Credit & Collections Manager to oversee credit applications, limits, terms, and collections to manage AR risk. The role requires analytical, detail-oriented professionals who can negotiate payment arrangements and provide financial guidance to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in credit and accounts receivable, experience with ERP and financial software, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
3–5 years of experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, or related financial functions.
Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
Experience in fuel distribution or logistics preferred but not required.
Strong understanding of credit analysis, accounts receivable, and collection practices.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage customer credit activities, including credit applications, credit limits, terms, credit exposure, and credit holds.
Analyze customer financial information, credit reports, and payment history to assess creditworthiness and manage financial risk.
Oversee collection activities, monitor aging reports, prioritize past-due accounts, and negotiate payment arrangements or account resolutions.
Escalate delinquent accounts to outside collection agencies or legal counsel as appropriate.
Monitor AR and credit performance, including DSO, aging trends, collection effectiveness, credit exposure, and bad debt.
Maintain accurate records of credit decisions, collection activity, customer communications, and account documentation.
Prepare credit, collections, and AR reports and provide recommendations to leadership regarding risk, trends, and account performance.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Accounting, and customers to resolve billing, payment, and account issues.
Monitor allowance for doubtful accounts and recommend bad-debt write-offs as appropriate.
Maintain and support credit and collection policies and procedures to balance customer growth with financial risk.