AR/Credit Lead

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. • Lexington, NC • 5h ago

Job Details

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

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PURPOSE:

The Accounts Receivable/Credit Lead will oversee the collections, cash application, and credit evaluation processes for our NRF South branches. This role requires a deep understanding of the unique financial workflows of the construction industry, including managing mechanics liens, joint check agreements, and progress billings. You will serve as the primary bridge between our collections group, billing group, sales team, project managers, and contractor customers to maximize cash flow while mitigating credit risk.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Credit & Risk Management

Evaluate credit applications for new and existing commercial contractors, sub-contractors, and developers.

Establish, review, and adjust credit limits using credit bureaus, trade references, and financial statement analysis.

Monitor high-risk accounts and proactively address potential bad debt within the construction portfolio.

Construction-Specific Compliance

Manage themechanics lienprocess, including timely filing of Preliminary Notices (Notice to Owner) and executing lien waivers (conditional and unconditional).

Coordinatejoint check agreementsand protect the companys financial interests on large project-based orders.

Navigate complex payment structures such asretainage, progress billings, and paid-when-paid clauses.

General Accounting Compliance

Assist with internal audits, according to annual schedules.

Assist with maintaining SOX controls, ensuring all controls are in place and up to date; assist with SOX control testing.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

Lead the collections strategy for a portfolio of construction accounts, ensuring a professional yet assertive approach to reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

Research and resolve complex billing discrepancies, short payments, and skipped invoices related to shipping damages, job-site delivery issues, or pricing disputes.

Leadership & Collaboration

Act as the escalation point for ARteammatesregarding complex account reconciliation or difficult collection calls.

Train teammatesonbusiness processes, internal and external guidelines regardingliens, and effective collections techniques.

Partner closely with Sales Managers, Contract Managers,and Project Managers to facilitate sales growth while maintaining credit guardrails.

Prepare weekly/monthly aging reports and credit metrics for senior management.

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years of accounts receivable and credit experience.

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of state-specific construction lienlaws (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL,VA, TN, MS, LA, and TX), bonding, and credit risk assessment.

Experience inthe BuildingProducts, Manufacturing, Hardware Distribution, or Construction industries.

Proficiency in construction-specific credit tools (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet) is highly preferred.

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) area plus.

Exceptional negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to build strong relationships with contractors as well as corporate executives.

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