At Crescent Parts & Equipment, our strength comes from our people and the values we live by. We lead by example, create a culture of trust and excellence, and believe that great teamwork drives great results. Many of our employees have been with us for decades, a testament to the rewarding careers and positive workplace we've built together.
We're looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our credit, collections, and accounts receivable operations while developing and supporting a talented AR team.
What You'll Do
As the Accounts Receivable Manager, you'll play a key role in protecting cash flow, reducing credit risk, and supporting the company's continued growth. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines strategic oversight with daily operational involvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading credit and collections activities to improve cash flow and minimize bad debt exposure
- Evaluating customer creditworthiness and approving credit limits within company guidelines
- Managing escalated collections issues, high-risk accounts, and payment plan negotiations
- Coaching, developing, and supporting the Accounts Receivable team
- Monitoring account aging, collections performance, and credit risk metrics
- Collaborating with Sales, Finance, branch teams, and customers to resolve billing and account issues
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and enhance efficiency
- Maintaining strong customer relationships while enforcing established credit policies
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in commercial credit, collections, or accounts receivable
- Previous leadership or management experience
- Strong knowledge of credit analysis, collections practices, accounts receivable operations, and risk management
- Experience working with ERP systems and accounts receivable automation platforms
- Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- NACM Credit Business Associate (CBA) certification
- Experience in wholesale distribution, construction-related industries, or multi-location operations
- Experience improving or automating AR, invoicing, or collections processes
- MBA or advanced degree in a related field
Why Crescent?
We offer a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits, including:
- Affordable medical and dental coverage
- HSA with company contribution
- Company-paid vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, EAP, and identity theft protection
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities
- Wellness program
- And more
Schedule
Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work as business needs require.
Apply Today
If you're a proven accounts receivable and credit professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact on business performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Crescent Parts & Equipment and help drive financial strength, operational excellence, and long-term customer success.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent education
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible commercial credit, collections, or accounts receivable experience, including team leadership
- Strong knowledge of credit analysis, collections, accounts receivable operations, risk management, and internal controls
- Experience with ERP and accounts receivable automation systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and intermediate or greater Microsoft Excel skills
- Credit Business Associate certification from the National Association of Credit Management
- Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
- Experience in distribution, wholesale, construction-related, or multi-branch operations
- Experience improving or automating credit, collections, invoicing, or accounts receivable processes
What We Do
Crescent Parts & Equipment is a third-generation, family-owned wholesale distributor of HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) parts and equipment. Established in 1944 and based in St. Louis, the company serves contractors and technicians throughout Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa from multiple branch locations, focusing on delivering high-quality products and services with a commitment to integrity and customer service.
