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Credit & AR Manager JH Larson Electrical Company Plymouth, MN Job Details $95,000 - $115,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Client relationship management Managing customer accounts Customer communication Accounts receivable optimization Customer relationship building Cash application Credit risk assessment Data analysis skills Financial issue resolution Key Performance Indicators Policy & process development Managing finance teams Consumer dispute resolution Credit history review Corporate finance analysis experience in risk and credit Credit report review Financial statement interpretation Settlement negotiation Credit report analysis Debt collection negotiation Collections account management Full Job Description Credit & AR Manager $95,000-115,000 Annually Take the next step in your career with a company that's truly invested in your success. At J.H. Larson Company, we're building more than a team - we're creating a culture rooted in growth, collaboration and meaningful results. If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values your contributions and supports your development, we want to hear from you! J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We're proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year! We have a great opportunity to join our Corporate Team in Plymouth, MN. The Credit & AR Manager is responsible for overseeing credit policies, managing credit risk, and ensuring that credit decisions are made in line with the company's financial goals and risk tolerance. This role also oversees the collection and management of accounts receivable owed to the company to ensure that the organization receives payment in a timely manner and reporting is accurate. What's In It For You? Highly competitive benefits package Medical Dental Vision STD/LTD 401k with employer match Life insurance Health Saving Account with employer match Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Employee assistance program PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday! And more!

Responsibilities Include:

Ensure the timely collection of outstanding receivables. Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts and take necessary actions. Develop and implement strategies for reducing overdue balances. Negotiate payment terms, settlements, and payment plans with customers. Resolve disputes between customers and the company regarding payments or terms. Lead and manage the credit team, assign tasks and responsibilities. Provide training and guidance on credit policies, collection strategies, and best practice. Analyze the creditworthiness of new and existing customers using financial data, credit scores, and other relevant information. Assess credit risk and set appropriate credit limits for customers based on their financial strength and payment history. Approve or decline and process credit applications based on thorough risk assessment and company policy. Investigate job accounts and ship to. Work closely with the Accounting Department to ensure the smooth flow of financial operations related to credit and collections. Travel to and attend small claims court hearings to present cases. Present all relevant evidence in a clear and organized manner. Be prepared to answer questions from the judge and the defendant. Manage any other credit related legal issues. Work with Branch employees to ensure smooth coordination in collecting receivables and addressing any discrepancies. Including training, payment portals, credit card processing, etc. Maintain proper documentation and records of all receivables, payment agreements, and customer communications.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field Experience and/or Training 5+ years of experience in credit management, accounts receivable, or a related financial role Proven experience managing credit risk, evaluating creditworthiness, and establishing credit policies Experience in managing collections, dispute resolution, and bad debt recovery Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems Familiarity with legal proceedings related to collections and managing disputes, including small claims court

Financial Analysis:

Ability to analyze financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories to assess credit risk Strong ability to maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring adherence to credit policies and payment terms

Accounts Receivable Management:

Knowledge of AR processes, aging reports, cash application, and reconciliations

Credit Risk Management:

Understanding credit risk models, credit limits, and best practices in mitigating risk Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with internal teams, customers, and legal entities Negotiation skills to handle payment arrangements, settlements, and debt recovery discussions Experience managing and leading teams (such as credit and collections teams or accounts receivable departments) Ability to set goals and KPIs for the team and track performance to ensure collections and credit management goals are met Licenses/Certificates Valid US Driver's license and/or reliable transportation Clean driving record We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. Why wait? Check out our website and apply today at: www.jhlarson.com under our "Careers" tab, and while you're there, contact us at to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of a team who wants you to be successful! We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer