Area Credit Manager

SRS Distribution Inc.

. Oversee and manage the company’s assigned accounts receivable portfolio under the Regional Credit Manager and Director of Credit .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Credit Management, including accounts receivable oversight, credit application processing, and lien management. Proficient in analytical and organizational skills, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and guide sales teams.

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Credit ManagementAccounts Receivable CollectionCredit Application ProcessingLien ManagementMS Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounts Receivable ManagementCredit Policy EnforcementDeduction TrackingOrder Release EvaluationKPI Review ParticipationFinancial Law KnowledgeMechanics LiensBond ClaimsCredit Line EstablishmentMultitasking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteCompany-Specific Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CBA CertificationCBF Certification

Industry Keywords

Credit ManagementAccounts ReceivableFinancial RegulationsCredit ApplicationsJoint-Check PaymentsCash ApplicationStakeholder CommunicationSales Team GuidanceEthical JudgmentConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage the company’s assigned accounts receivable portfolio under the Regional Credit Manager and Director of Credit
Make collection calls on due and overdue accounts and document interactions in digital systems
Review and release orders from ticket holds
Process and approve credit applications and extend or maintain credit lines within authority level
Monitor lien and bond rights, notices, mechanics liens, and bond claim processes
Communicate account statuses, credit applications, and credit policy to internal and external stakeholders
Conduct customer account reviews and provide account-handling recommendations
Track and reconcile deductions, oversee joint-check payments, and enforce credit policy
Participate in credit team meetings and KPI reviews
Guide and educate sales teams and customers
Report to and seek guidance from the Regional Credit Manager and/or Director of Credit
Travel domestically for regional meetings, customer visits, and company events
Maintain account information, notes, deadlines, and credit records using computer systems
Receive training and develop toward a Regional Credit Manager role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Credit Management, preferably within a similar industry
Proven experience protecting and collecting accounts receivable portfolios, including collection calls and lien/prelien support
Experience evaluating and releasing orders from ticket hold and maintaining accurate notes in company computer systems
Experience processing and approving credit applications and establishing credit lines within authority level
Experience with deduction tracking and reconciliation, joint-check reviews, and enforcing credit policies
Experience monitoring deadlines for Notices, mechanics liens, and bond claims
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with company-specific software beneficial
Knowledge of mechanics liens, bond claims, financial laws, regulations, and related legal processes
Strong analytical, organizational, multitasking, negotiation, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate with immediate and cross-functional teams
Ability to guide and educate sales teams and customers
Familiarity with cash application interactions, credit team meetings, and KPI reviews preferred
Excellent business acumen, professional demeanor, ethical judgment, integrity, and confidentiality
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
CBA or CBF certification from NACM preferred; no certifications required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
Discretionary bonuses
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
Optional long-term disability insurance
Additional life insurance