June 9, 2026

Credit Analyst

Livestock Nutrition Center - Overland Park, KS

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The Credit Analyst manages customer accounts, in support of sales, while mitigating the company's risk of bad debt. The Analyst will perform credit and collection activities for assigned areas of responsibility and provide support to the Credit & Collection Manager, as needed.

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Responsibilities:

• Research and examine credit risks and assess credit history to establish creditworthiness of new customers

• Assist with the periodic review of existing customer account credit limits

• Make recommendations for credit line adjustments by evaluating customer credit activity and payment history

• Ensure proper customer account maintenance and adherence to credit limits and credit policy

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with new and existing clients through a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal/communication skills

• Prepare and disseminate internal A/R reports to sales team and management

• Review accounts receivable aging and collection reports for accounts with past due balances

• Evaluate customer payment receipts and attempts to collect delinquent accounts

• Make collections calls, write collection letters and work with attorneys and collection agencies to resolve delinquent accounts to minimize company bad debt

• Communicate status of high-risk accounts and collection efforts to the sales team and management

• Solve complex problems and identify multiple courses of action to solve those problems

• Maintain up to date knowledge of ag industry, economy, market conditions, and competition

• Consistently analyze current processes and make recommendations for process improvements

• Lead and/or participate in special projects as requested

• Other tasks assigned from time to time by management

Qualifications and Skill:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, and/or Business Administration

• 5+ years' experience in credit, preferably unsecured credit

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality of data

• Ability to create and maintain solid working relationships

• Ability to work independently and is self-motivated

• Capable of managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately

• Ability to analyze financials statements and interpret the risk associated with them

• Strong analytical skills, including ability to draw conclusions from data and support recommendations

• Ability to think critically, solve problems, make decisions and build trust across the organization

• A working understanding of US Bankruptcy laws and procedures

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a high level of computer skills to analyze data using spreadsheets

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To apply: Paycom​​

June 3 , 2026

Credit and Collections Specialist

Harrell's LLC - Lakeland, FL

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This position is responsible for the reviewing and monitoring of the credit worthiness for an assigned portfolio of customers and recommending credit limits within established guidelines. The Credit and Collections Specialist conducts internal and external customer contact regarding past due accounts receivable.

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Essential Functions: 

• Process credit applications to set up new customer accounts and review for approval of payment terms and credit limits.

• Provide back-up as needed to others on the Credit Team.

• Regularly review aging reports for assigned accounts to take appropriate action in addressing past due invoices.

• Research account questions or discrepancies with customers and collaborate with other teams or departments to resolve disputes.

• Process authorized electronic payments using Company systems.

• Discuss potential payment plans for outstanding balances and seek approval from management as directed.

• Generate collection emails and letters to delinquent accounts.

• Make outbound collection calls.

• Prioritize credit reviews for existing accounts.

• Make recommendations to Credit Supervisor regarding customer accounts.

• Identify accounts which are doubtful for collections and submit those for write-off approval.

• Contact Sales Reps about pending credit applications and other matters relating to their customers.

• Work sales orders flagged for credit review.

• Contact Sales and Operations personnel about pending orders that are being held due to various credit issues.

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with new and existing customers through a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

• Enter status updates in operating systems.

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances affecting this position.

• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.

Education: 

• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Some college preferred.

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Work Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience in collections required.

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Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest & percentages.

• Proficient in Word and Excel.

• Possesses the ability to plan and manage multiple projects and has a strong customer orientation.

• Works well in a team environment.

• Pays attention to detail.

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For more information, or to apply: Harrell's, LLC- Credit and Collections Specialist (Lakeland, FL)

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April 22 , 2026

Director of Credit and Finance

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK

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Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes across the central United States. Since 1983, the company has built a strong reputation serving the construction, mining, and industrial markets.

Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Kirby-Smith operates a robust network of full-service branches in Tulsa, McAlester, Kansas City, St. Louis, Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, Amarillo, Odessa, Lubbock, and Waco. The company provides a comprehensive, full-service offering across its Crane, Heavy Equipment, and Industrial Equipment divisions, including equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, financing, product support, and training. As the authorized Komatsu dealer for Oklahoma, North Texas, and West Texas, Kirby-Smith sells, leases, and rents the full Komatsu product line. Kirby-Smith maintains relationships with more than 30 leading manufacturers, allowing them to deliver tailored equipment solutions to a diverse customer base.

POSITION
Provides strategic leadership and unified oversight of Kirby-Smith Machinery’s Trade Credit and Retail Finance functions. Aligns credit risk management and customer financing strategies with company growth objectives while safeguarding company assets, minimizing financial exposure, and establishing enterprise-wide credit governance and portfolio oversight. 

Essential Functions: 
⋅ Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
⋅ Aligns credit and financing strategies with company sales growth objectives while maintaining disciplined risk 
management
⋅ Advises executive leadership on portfolio exposure, financing strategy, and risk mitigation
⋅ Develops and enforces company-wide credit and financing policies
⋅ Oversee trade credit approvals, underwriting standards, collections strategy, and Accounts Receivable performance
⋅ Approves high-level credit limits and complex exposure decisions
⋅ Monitors portfolio concentration risk, rental exposure, and aging trends
⋅ Oversees third-party collections, write-offs, and legal recovery actions
⋅ Leads Retail Finance operations to ensure competitive, compliant, and timely financing solutions
⋅ Serves as an escalation point for complex finance structures and financially stressed customers
⋅ Develops and maintains strategic lender relationships and negotiates program terms
⋅ Monitors funding pipelines and total customer exposure risk
⋅ Implements performance dashboards and KPIs for credit and finance operations
⋅ Establishes enterprise credit risk framework and ensures compliance with regulations and internal controls
⋅ Develops executive reporting on portfolio health, funding activity, and financial stress indicators
⋅ Drives modernization and automation of credit and finance workflows
⋅ Standardizes policies and strengthens leadership bench within the department 
⋅ Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
⋅ Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 
⋅ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
⋅ 8 years of progressive experience in commercial credit, equipment finance, banking, or financial services
⋅ Minimum 5 years of management experience, including managing managers
⋅ Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, collections strategy, equipment financing structures, and portfolio risk management
⋅ Experience partnering with Sales leadership to support revenue growth while managing risk
⋅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, CRM platforms, and financial reporting tools
⋅ Strong analytical, negotiation, and executive communication skill

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For more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to: 

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Todd Elder, todd@t-elder.com

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