Credit Lead

Buffalo, NY. National Fuel. Credit Lead. FT. Benefits. $70,000-$100,000/Year. Closing Date: October 28, 2026 National Fuel is seeking a Credit Lead for an outstanding career opportunity in our Finance department at our Headquarters located in Williamsville, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform monthly analyses and control testing of the Company's Utility Accounts Receivable balances, including payments, collections, and other correlated trends; prepare monthly AR and analyses report for distribution. Perform monthly analyses of Companys bad debt reserve to ensure continued adequacy; forecast bad debt expense based on experienced history and current trends i. Perform quarterly analyses of Credit Risk Assessment system to confirm adequate security amounts and verify creditworthiness of issuing financial entities; generate quarterly Credit update report for management. Oversee Credit team for analyses accuracy, regulatory and tariffs compliance, and credit guidelines and protocol adherence, with goal of protecting the quality and sufficiency of credit securities, both incoming and on file. Evaluate vendor creditworthiness by analyzing relevant financial data and preparing reports for management. Obtain and monitor security to ensure credit securities are properly documented, updated, stored, and prepare analyses, as needed. Manage monthly marketer credit reviews and expiring credit reviews to ensure compliance with tariffs and Companys policies and procedures. Assist in Companys annual budget process. Assist in developing procedures for incoming credit workstreams for Companys recent utility and storage acquisitions. Collaborate with Finance Management to develop enhancements to existing processes with a focus on improvement and creating efficiencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related Business field. Minimum of 5-7+ years of professional credit experience. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and complete departmental tasks in a timely manner. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Motivated to work effectively and collaboratively in cross functional teams. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and SAP. HOW TO APPLY: Any candidate offered a position with National Fuel will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by October 28, 2026, to [email protected]. Please reference position #26-077NY Credit Lead in the subject line of your email.