Collections & Reporting Analyst

Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500 customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutions^TM that help solve the most complex challenges.

The Collections and Reporting Analyst is detail-oriented in managing the cash application process and generating insightful financial reports. The Collections and Reporting Analyst will apply cash received from customers in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

The Collections and Reporting Analyst will perform routine analysis to resolve unapplied cash, reconcile payments received, investigate expectations and/or work with customers to resolve discrepancies. This person will identify areas of opportunity and ways to improve and streamline processes. The Collections and Reporting Analyst will develop daily, weekly, and monthly past due AR reporting. This position will report to the Manager of Accounts Receivable.

In this role, you will:

• Work directly with internal and external resources to reconciliation payments and discrepancies to ensure timely payment and proper cash application.
• Investigate exceptions in cash received.
• Work closely with internal partners and external customers, including, but not limited to, accounts receivable manager, sales, and customer service on resolving existing and future account payments.
• Track past dues and work with assigned customers to resolve payment delay issues.
• Prepare daily AR dashboard.
• Reconciles vendor SCF fees and accrual calculation.
• Adhere to month end deadlines.
• Analyze and measure effectiveness of existing business processes, identifying and resolving gaps in technology, processes, and resources.
• Review and maintain policies and procedures for the Order to Cash organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Power BI skills/knowledge a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments to completion and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, sales, and customer service.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and work well under pressure.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build technical and detailed work instructions/SOPs and report summaries.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Basic management, human relations, and project management skills a plus.

Company Values & Job Competencies

• Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Integrity & Ethics, Respect & Empathy
• Core Competencies: Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Flexibility & Adaptability
• Individual Contributor Job Competencies: Quantity & Quality of Work, Technical Skills & Continuous Learning
• Supervisor & Manager Job Competencies:  Decision Making, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement
• Director & Above Job Competencies:  Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Results

Primary Location & Work Schedule

The Collections and Reporting Analyst will be based in Southfield, MI.  

Our Culture

At ECI, we live by our core values of respect, empathy, accountability, integrity, and ethics. Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different perspectives and encourage new ideas.

Our commitment to operational and commercial excellence begins with our commitment to ethical excellence. We deliver results as One Team and follow through on our promises.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position: Constant (6 to 8 hours daily)
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.: Frequent (3-6 hours daily)
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand: Constant (6 to 8 hours daily)
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (calculator, copy machine, computer printer): Constant (6 to 8 hours daily) Must tolerate repetitive movements.
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds: Never
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer): Constant (6 to 8 hours daily)
• Hearing on the phone and in person: Frequent (3-6 hours daily)
• Reading: Constant (6 to 8 hours daily)
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service lights and ceiling fans: Never
• Constantly positions self to maintain files in file cabinets: Occasional (up to 3 hours daily)
• Exposure to loud noises: Never
• Working in confined areas: Never
• Travel to other work sites: Occasional
• Works in general office conditions: Constant (6 to 8 hours daily)

ECI only accepts applications through the “Careers” tab of its corporate website at on. Occasionally, our job descriptions end up on third party job sites. If you’re viewing this job description on a site other than ours, please go to and click on “Careers” under the History of ECI tab across the top of the page.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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