Accounting Operations & Credit Manager
General Plumbing Supply · Walnut Creek, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccounting$110k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead company-wide credit and collections operations
- Review and manage customer credit limits and account exposure
- Maintain consistent credit policies and procedures
- Monitor AR aging and collection trends across all branches
- Work directly with customers, sales teams, and branch leadership on account resolution
- Reduce bad debt risk and improve overall cash flow performance
- Assist in resolving customer billing discrepancies and disputes
- Oversee daily AR workflows and team performance
- Ensure timely application of payments and account reconciliation
- Improve collection efficiency and reporting visibility
- Coordinate daily accounting operations across AR/AP functions
- Aid in month-end close coordination and reconciliation workflows
- Maintain organized financial documentation and operational controls
- Support accounting process standardization across branch locations
- Manage and mentor accounting support staff
- Serve as accounting support resource for branch managers and department leaders
- Cook up with operations, purchasing, sales, and executive leadership
- Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
- Work collaboratively with outside CPA and financial consulting partners
- Assist with preparation of financial schedules and supporting documentation
- Support audit, tax, and financial review processes
- Help implement accounting and operational improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounting, AR, credit, or accounting operations experience
- Experience within wholesale distribution, construction supply, industrial supply, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or related industries
- Strong credit and collections management background
- Experience managing accounting support staff
- ERP system experience required
- QuickBooks experience required
Preferred Skills
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work effectively with operations and sales teams
- Organized, process-oriented, and detail-focused
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced multi-branch environment
- Experience with Epicor Eclipse or distribution ERP systems preferred
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
Compensation & Benefits
Expected annual compensation range: $110,000 – $135,000k depending on experience
Annual bonus opportunity
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid time off
Long-term growth opportunity within a stable and growing organization