OPT Credit Manager Jobs
Credit Manager jobs are well-suited for OPT authorization because financial analysis and risk assessment roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa standards, making employer sponsorship a realistic next step. Most positions require a degree in finance, accounting, or economics, which aligns directly with OPT eligibility requirements.
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Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Credit Manager will lead and manage a team responsible for performing all credit and collections functions associated with high volume accounts in accordance with the credit department goals and objectives.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Credit Manager include but are not limited to:
- Monitor performance related to credit and accounts receivable management and apply appropriate measures to ensure timely collections and drive best practices.
- Tracks team performance against metrics such as DSO, provide support analysis of fluctuations in metrics, portfolio aging, and accounts receivable balances.
- Identify collection and order validations needing escalation and proactively address issues (past due items, credit limit exceeded, master data issue, etc.), by driving discussions with the customer, operations and/or sales teams.
- Monitor customer credit lines, collections and account balances to ensure compliance of established credit limits, payment terms and minimize credit exposure.
- Intervenes with customer negotiations to maximize collection of severely aged balances and reduction of bad debt exposure.
- Review and recommend bad debt write-off amount to account for AFDA reserve.
- Extend credit to customers within designated limit of authority and approve credit inquiries.
- Identify delinquency drivers and facilitates action plans to drive end to end resolution.
- Communicates training needs of assigned employees and works with process lead to facilitate training plans.
- Serve as a direct backup to other department credit managers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications of the Assistant Credit Manager include but are not limited to:
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or related degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of related experience required, including credit and collection management experience in a large public and/or global company with a track record of steadily increasing responsibility, accountability and leadership.
- Detailed experience with summary, consignment and ERS invoicing with emphasis on supply chain customer payment processes.
- 3 – 5 years’ experience with electronic billing (ADP, Oildex, EDI).
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/pivot tables/power queries).
- Advanced analytical and risk determination skills including high degree of financial statement analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with sound business judgement.
- Critical thinker with excellent ability to drive root cause analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of credit assessment tools (D&B, Get Paid, High Radius, Experian, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Travel to customer or field locations to perform account reviews with credit specialist or sales as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional office environment
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
CBA, CICP or CBF preferred but not required
SHIFT TIME/OVERTIME
Monday-Friday Standard business hours
TRAVEL
<5%
COMPANY PERKS
DXP is always looking for individuals who want to join a team of employees who have the desire to achieve remarkable accomplishments together. The culture of the organization is supportive and goal oriented with high expectations, yet it is an environment where the team spirit inspires everyone to do their best. All DXP employees play a vital part in the organization and are treated with respect.
DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. DXP is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Credit Manager will lead and manage a team responsible for performing all credit and collections functions associated with high volume accounts in accordance with the credit department goals and objectives.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Credit Manager include but are not limited to:
- Monitor performance related to credit and accounts receivable management and apply appropriate measures to ensure timely collections and drive best practices.
- Tracks team performance against metrics such as DSO, provide support analysis of fluctuations in metrics, portfolio aging, and accounts receivable balances.
- Identify collection and order validations needing escalation and proactively address issues (past due items, credit limit exceeded, master data issue, etc.), by driving discussions with the customer, operations and/or sales teams.
- Monitor customer credit lines, collections and account balances to ensure compliance of established credit limits, payment terms and minimize credit exposure.
- Intervenes with customer negotiations to maximize collection of severely aged balances and reduction of bad debt exposure.
- Review and recommend bad debt write-off amount to account for AFDA reserve.
- Extend credit to customers within designated limit of authority and approve credit inquiries.
- Identify delinquency drivers and facilitates action plans to drive end to end resolution.
- Communicates training needs of assigned employees and works with process lead to facilitate training plans.
- Serve as a direct backup to other department credit managers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications of the Assistant Credit Manager include but are not limited to:
- Degree in Accounting/Finance or related degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of related experience required, including credit and collection management experience in a large public and/or global company with a track record of steadily increasing responsibility, accountability and leadership.
- Detailed experience with summary, consignment and ERS invoicing with emphasis on supply chain customer payment processes.
- 3 – 5 years’ experience with electronic billing (ADP, Oildex, EDI).
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/pivot tables/power queries).
- Advanced analytical and risk determination skills including high degree of financial statement analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with sound business judgement.
- Critical thinker with excellent ability to drive root cause analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of credit assessment tools (D&B, Get Paid, High Radius, Experian, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Travel to customer or field locations to perform account reviews with credit specialist or sales as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional office environment
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
CBA, CICP or CBF preferred but not required
SHIFT TIME/OVERTIME
Monday-Friday Standard business hours
TRAVEL
<5%
COMPANY PERKS
DXP is always looking for individuals who want to join a team of employees who have the desire to achieve remarkable accomplishments together. The culture of the organization is supportive and goal oriented with high expectations, yet it is an environment where the team spirit inspires everyone to do their best. All DXP employees play a vital part in the organization and are treated with respect.
DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. DXP is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Credit Manager
Target banks and financial institutions first
Large banks, credit unions, and commercial lenders file H-1B visa petitions regularly and have established immigration processes. These employers are far more likely to sponsor OPT extensions and future visas than smaller regional lenders or startups.
Emphasize your degree-to-role alignment
Credit Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a finance, accounting, or economics degree. Explicitly connect your academic background to the role in your resume and cover letter to reassure employers your authorization is straightforward.
Apply before your OPT clock runs low
Employers hesitate when OPT has less than six months remaining. Apply with at least eight to ten months left so hiring managers have time to evaluate you and begin STEM OPT or H-1B processes without pressure.
Highlight credit risk and portfolio management skills
Employers sponsoring OPT students want specialized skills they cannot easily hire domestically. Quantifiable experience in credit risk modeling, loss forecasting, or commercial underwriting strengthens your case for sponsorship as a high-value candidate.
Ask about sponsorship policy before the final interview
Raise the sponsorship question after an initial phone screen, not at the offer stage. Framing it as a practical logistics question rather than a demand gives you useful information early and avoids wasted time on both sides.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Finance and economics degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers three full years of work authorization before an H-1B is needed, which significantly reduces their sponsorship hesitation.
Credit Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Credit Manager on OPT?
Yes. Credit Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization because the position directly relates to finance, accounting, and economics degrees. Your employment must fall within your degree field, and the job must be a paid position. USCIS considers financial analysis and credit risk roles to meet the specialty occupation standard relevant to future H-1B sponsorship as well.
Do Credit Manager roles commonly lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, more often than many roles. Credit Manager positions at banks, insurance companies, and corporate treasury departments involve specialized financial analysis that satisfies H-1B specialty occupation criteria. Employers in regulated financial services industries are accustomed to sponsoring visa petitions and typically have HR processes in place. Searching Migrate Mate filters for employers with active sponsorship history, which saves significant time.
Does a finance or accounting degree satisfy OPT requirements for this role?
Yes. A bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field satisfies OPT requirements for Credit Manager positions. Your employment authorization is tied to working in a role that directly relates to your degree field, and credit management clearly falls within that scope. Business administration degrees with a finance concentration generally qualify as well.
Can I qualify for the STEM OPT extension as a Credit Manager?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as financial mathematics, quantitative economics, or computational finance, your program may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard finance or accounting degree from a non-STEM designated program does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before assuming you have the extension available.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch employers as a Credit Manager?
OPT is tied to your degree field, not to a specific employer, so you can change Credit Manager jobs without losing authorization. You must report the job change to your DSO within ten days and update your SEVIS record. There is no grace period for unemployment beyond 90 cumulative days during standard OPT, so minimizing gaps between positions matters. Your new role still must directly relate to your degree field.