Area Credit Manager

SRS Distribution Inc.•Doylestown, PA

11d•$69,100 - $89,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Area Credit Manager safeguards and expedites recovery of the company’s assigned accounts receivable portfolio under the oversight of the Regional Credit Manager and/or Director of Credit. The role handles collection calls, customer account reviews, credit applications and job accounts, order ticket holds, deductions, joint-check payments, and detailed account notes in company systems. It also supports lien and bond rights and communicates account status and credit policy to internal and external stakeholders. This is an independent role with no direct reports. The manager works closely with Sales and Credit teams, participates in credit team meetings and KPI reviews, and guides or educates sales teams and customers. The position includes development toward a Regional Credit Manager role. Work is hybrid, with remote work as standard and local branch travel plus infrequent air travel for customer visits, regional meetings, or company events. The work is fast-paced and deadline-driven, with substantial computer use and close attention to notices, mechanics’ liens, and bond-claim deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in credit management, preferably in a similar industry.
Experience protecting and collecting accounts receivable portfolios, making collection calls, and providing lien or prelien support.
Strong communication and negotiation skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience evaluating and releasing orders from ticket holds and maintaining accurate account notes in computer systems.
Experience processing and approving credit applications and establishing credit lines within an authority level.
Experience tracking and reconciling deductions, handling joint-check reviews, and enforcing credit policies.
Experience monitoring deadlines for notices, mechanics’ liens, and bond claims.
Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, organization, multitasking, and deadline management.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; proficiency with credit-management software is also expected.
Professional demeanor, business acumen, sound judgment, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to interpret agreements, financial statements, and credit reports.
Ability to perform the essential duties, including reading, writing, and communicating effectively in English and using standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Credit Business Associate (CBA) or Credit Business Fellow (CBF) certification from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM).
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience as a Credit Manager or in a similar finance-sector role.
Experience with the company’s software or other corporate accounting systems for accounts receivable.
Experience with cash application interactions and participation in credit team meetings and KPI reviews.
Experience training or guiding sales teams, customers, or junior staff.
Strong familiarity with financial laws and regulations related to liens, bond claims, and credit and collections.

Responsibilities

Manage and protect the accounts receivable portfolio and support timely collection under the direction of the Regional Credit Manager and Director of Credit.
Make collection calls on due and overdue accounts and document interactions in company systems.
Review and release orders from ticket holds.
Process and approve credit applications and establish or maintain credit lines within the role’s authority.
Monitor lien and bond rights, notices, mechanics’ liens, and bond claim processes to support collection of job balances.
Communicate account status, credit applications, and credit policy to internal and external customers, including Sales and management.
Review customer accounts and provide recommendations on account handling.
Track and reconcile deductions, review joint-check payments, and enforce company credit policy.
Participate in credit team meetings and KPI reviews, contributing to department discussions and continuous improvement.
Guide and educate sales teams and customers on credit policy and account procedures.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses and, depending on the role, eligibility for performance-based bonus programs.
Profit-sharing programs may be available depending on the role.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, volunteer, holiday, birthday, and floating time.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.
Car allowance or automobile and fuel program may be available depending on the role.
Travel expense reimbursement in accordance with company travel policy.