Description

 

About Us:

NorthStar Energy’s family of operating companies has a rich history of dedication and service throughout the western U.S., Alaska, and Hawai’i. Our flagship companies in Alaska include Delta Western, Inlet Energy, and Alaska Petroleum Distributing. We serve the big island of Hawai’i and Maui through four respected brands: Hawai’i Petroleum, Hawai’i Fuel Network, ‘Ohana Fuels, and Minit Stop. In 2021, we welcomed The Jankovich Company in southern California to our family and were pleased to add our newest family member, CityServiceValcon, in 2022, distributing fuel and packaged lubricants throughout Montana, Idaho, eastern Washington, and Wyoming. Combined, our companies earn more than $2B in annual revenue and employ nearly 1,000 employees. Visit www.nsenergy.com to learn more about us.

Job Summary:

The Credit and Accounts Receivable (“AR”) Manager oversees NorthStar Energy’s Credit and AR shared service functions and reports to the Credit and Accounts Receivable Senior Manager. This position collaborates closely with customers, sales, and operational personnel. The manager models strong personal agency, a high-level commitment to customer service and develops high-functioning, collaborative and cohesive teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement credit policies and procedures to evaluate and manage customer creditworthiness.
  • Conduct credit risk assessments, including reviewing financial statements, credit reports, and trade references.
  • Establish credit limits for customers based on risk analysis and company credit guidelines.
  • Monitor customer accounts and aging reports and initiate appropriate collection actions for overdue accounts.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and address credit-related concerns.
  • Manage the customer invoicing process, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
  • Collaborate with sales, pricing, tax, and customer service teams to onboard new customers to ensure a smooth and accurate billing process including accuracy of pricing formula in billing system and to resolve billing disputes and address customer inquiries.
  • Partner with Operations and IT to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies in billing processes while continuing to ensure accuracy.
  • Oversee the timely and accurate application of customer payments to accounts receivable.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the credit and accounts receivable team, including training, performance management, and professional development.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar discipline is generally required for this role. Additionally, candidates must have at least five years of experience in credit and AR, with at least two of those years spent in managerial roles. It is appropriate to have an associate’s degree and at least seven years of relevant experience is acceptable.
  • Strong knowledge of credit risk assessment techniques, credit laws, and industry standards.
  • In-depth understanding of credit risk factors and mitigation strategies.
  • Experience in credit limit determination and monitoring customer credit lines.
  • Familiarity with credit scoring models, credit monitoring systems, and accounting software.
  • Familiarity with billing and collections processes, including credit terms, invoicing, and payment application.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, including reviewing financial statements and credit reports.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices related to accounts receivable.
  • Experience in the energy or utilities industry is a plus.

Benefits:

You’ll get market-competitive benefits and pay sought to support you and your family: medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, and disability benefits, vacation, sick leave, holidays, free ORCA transportation card, parking subsidy, and matching charitable contributions. We also practice generous 401(k) company matching to help you save for your future.

  • A Bonus opportunity in addition to base pay
  • 3 Weeks of Vacation per year
  • 9 Holidays per year
  • 2 Personal Days per year
  • Employees (and their families) may enroll in employer-subsidized Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
  • Employer-paid Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability insurance
  • 4% 401(k) Retirement Match + 3% Company Discretionary Contribution
  • Free ORCA Transportation Card
  • Generous charitable contribution matching program
  • Tapcheck: On-Demand Access to Earned Wages

**We are not currently engaging with external recruiters. **

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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