Collections Specialist

4 weeks ago


Oak Brook, United States UPG Enterprises LLC Full time

Here at UPG, our motto is “Stronger Together” Our success continues to be driven from within, starting with our dedicated employees who operate with a sense of urgency, commitment to customers and flexibility to do what is right. Founded in 2014, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The Collections Specialist is responsible for adhering to processes and procedures in collecting both current and past due accounts receivable. This visible role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day collections efforts, partnering with the operations team to ensure timely collections, as well as driving best-in-class improvements in process and analytical capabilities. This will require a side-by-side partnership with Business Unit Leadership and the Sales Teams’, and within the Finance and Accounting groups, for operational success and generation of liquidity within dedicated UPG portfolio companies. The position reports to the Director of Credit & Collections.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**
- Update and analyze daily/weekly Accounts Receivable Trends report
- Update and analyze Relevant (>$50K) Past Due Account Detail to manage workload on weekly basis
- Actively participate in weekly meetings with Treasurer, other Collections Specialists and Managers and Business Unit Leadership
- Communicate with key customers weekly, daily if needed, to establish plans to get receivables paid off quickly
- Develop standardized reports utilizing Tableau to facilitate workload

**Position Requirements**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related quantitative discipline required
- 5-7 years of Financial Analysis or related experience
- Strong work ethic geared toward enacting change and a “whatever it takes” mentality, understanding there is meaningful opportunity to have an impact on the business
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
- An analytical mind
- Superior verbal communication skills
- Experience with Tableau and other data visualization tools is a plus

**Incentives**:

- WFH Hybrid Schedule - 3x week in office, 2x week remote
- Annual bonus applied
- Full benefits package: Medical -Vision-Dental-Life-Disability-HSA-FSA
- 401(k) Match: 50% on the first 6% of contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement Offered

**Diversity & Inclusion Statement**

UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.



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