Credit Manager in Chester, Pennsylvania at Kamco Supply

About Kamco

Kamco Building Supply is a family-owned distributor of commercial building materials serving the Mid-Atlantic region since 1986. Our products include drywall, steel framing, acoustical ceilings, insulation, and architectural specialties. We build lasting relationships through industry expertise, dependable service, and a hands-on approach.

Position Overview

Kamco is seeking an experienced Credit Manager to oversee customer credit, accounts receivable, and collections across our branch network. This position will work closely with management, sales, branch personnel, and accounting to improve cash flow, manage credit risk, and maintain positive customer relationships.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial judgment with a practical, customer-focused approach to credit and collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer credit applications, financial information, credit reports, and supporting documents

to establish appropriate credit limits and terms of sale.

• Work with management to reduce accounts receivable days sales outstanding (DSO), past-due

balances, and bad debt exposure.

• Monitor customer payment history, account balances, open orders, and project commitments to

identify and address credit risks.

• Partner with management, sales, and branch staff on collection efforts while maintaining productive

customer relationships.

• Contact customers regarding overdue balances, negotiate payment arrangements, and follow

through on payment commitments.

• Make timely decisions regarding credit approvals, order releases, and account holds within

established authority.

• Create and maintain accurate customer and job account records, ensuring data accuracy,

completeness, and integrity.

• Assist with account reconciliations, statement reviews, billing disputes, deductions, and unapplied

payments.

• Oversee the collection and maintenance of project, property owner, general contractor, and bonding

information.

• Coordinate construction notices, lien and bond claim deadlines, lien waivers, and outside collection

matters with appropriate resources.

• Supervise and support credit and collections staff, establishing clear priorities and consistent

practices.

• Maintain compliance with company credit policies, procedures, and internal controls; recommend

improvements when needed.

• Prepare regular reports on receivables aging, collection performance, credit exposure, and potential

bad debts.

• Assist management and accounting with special projects as needed.

Qualification:

• 3 or more years of Credit and collection management experience
• College degree required
• Building materials industry experience preferred, but not required
• Strong ability to evaluate credit information, analyze account activity, and make sound financial decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with sales and operations while consistently applying company credit

policies.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Previous experience with Agility/DMSI and SUPPLI preferred; willing to train the right candidate.

• Knowledge of construction credit, lien rights, payment bonds, and related documentation preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health benefits

What Success Looks Like

Timely collections, reduced past-due balances, accurate account records, and well-managed credit exposure. Success also requires clear communication and strong working relationships with customers, sales teams, branch personnel, and management.

Kamco Building Supply is an equal opportunity employer.