Senior Credit Specialist

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