Senior Credit Specialist
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 + quarterly performance bonus
Perks of this Senior Credit Specialist role?
- Join a stable, long-standing Houston-based organization known for its collaborative and supportive culture.
- Work-life balance: Standard Monday–Friday schedule with flexible start/end times
- Travel opportunities: take business trips to foster client relationships globally!
- Career growth: Company encourages professional development and internal advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, life insurance, and more.
- Be part of a close-knit accounting team where everyone’s contributions are valued.
Primary Responsibilities of the Senior Credit Specialist:
- Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts, performing credit assessments, collections, and account reconciliations
- Evaluate and approve credit inquiries within designated limits of authority
- Monitor and adjust credit limits as needed based on financial analysis and customer history
- Provide training and mentorship to peers, sharing best practices and supporting professional development
- Serve as backup for the Credit Manager when needed
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure smooth order processing and credit decisions
Qualifications for the Senior Credit Specialist:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent credit/collections experience considered
- 4+ years of progressive credit and collections experience in a high-volume environment with strong analytical and financial statement interpretation skills
- Familiarity with electronic billing systems (EDI, ADP, Oildex). Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Power Query)
- Experience using credit assessment tools (D&B, Experian, High Radius, or similar)
- Ability to travel 5–10% as needed for account reviews and meetings