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Credit Manager

Orion Placement, Hazelwood, MO, United States


Pay:

$75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a growing, fast-paced business where credit, collections, and cash flow directly impact company performance

Take ownership of a high-visibility function that supports strong customer relationships while protecting the business

Work closely with finance and operations in a practical, hands‑on environment where your judgment matters

Help improve processes, strengthen controls, and bring more structure to credit and receivables management

Step into a role with clear impact, leadership visibility, and room to grow over time

Location:

This is a fully on‑site position based in Hazelwood, Missouri, offering strong collaboration with accounting, finance, and operations leadership.

Note:

To be considered, candidates should have progressive credit, collections, and accounts receivable experience, strong business judgment, and a stable work history. Experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or another high‑volume operational environment is strongly preferred.

About Us
We are a well‑established, growth‑oriented company operating in a fast‑moving service environment with a large multi‑state footprint. Our team values accountability, responsiveness, and practical problem‑solving, and we are looking for someone who can help us strengthen credit performance while maintaining strong customer relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Oversee day‑to‑day credit and collections activity to help protect cash flow and reduce aging

Review customer accounts, payment trends, and credit exposure to support sound credit decisions

Establish and maintain credit limits, account reviews, and collection strategies

Partner with accounting and operations to resolve billing disputes, unapplied cash, short pays, and customer issues

Monitor AR aging and drive follow‑up on past‑due accounts in a timely, professional manner

Recommend process improvements that strengthen collections, reduce risk, and improve reporting visibility

Prepare regular reporting on aging, delinquency trends, bad debt exposure, and collection performance

Help maintain credit files, customer documentation, and internal controls around receivables activity

Support leadership with analysis related to account risk, customer payment behavior, and working capital trends

Build strong working relationships internally and externally to balance customer service with financial discipline

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

3+ years of progressive credit, collections, and/or accounts receivable experience

Prior experience reviewing credit risk, managing aging, and handling business collections

Strong communication skills and ability to manage sensitive customer conversations professionally

Strong Excel and reporting skills

Experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or another operational industry preferred

Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred

Stable work history with demonstrated progression preferred

Supervisory or lead experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants ownership, visibility, and the chance to improve an important function inside a growing business. You will have the ability to make a direct impact on collections performance, risk management, and operational discipline while working alongside a collaborative team.

JPC-959

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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