Junior Credit Analyst - New Grad

Russel Metals; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Rate

Pension Plan

Educational Reimbursement Program

Profit-Sharing Plan

Job summary

Russel Metals is seeking a Junior Credit Analyst in Mississauga for a 1-year contract. You will support the credit function, assess customer accounts, and help manage credit risk while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role offers a clear path to extension or permanent FT work based on performance. Salary range is $55,000–$60,000 CAD per year, with opportunities for education reimbursement and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance or Business Administration is required.
• Interest in CCP (Certified Credit Professional) progression encouraged.
• Experience or internship in credit/collections is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain key account relationships to support credit policies and sales objectives.
• Assess customer accounts and analyze financial information to manage credit risk.
• Support day-to-day collections and ensure timely cash flow.
• Review credit limits and terms with proper research and analysis.
• Convert receivables to cash while protecting company assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve disputes quickly.

Skills

Credit & Collections

Analytical

Communication

Time Management

Organization

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Finance or Business Administration degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Competitive Base Rate
• Attractive Profit-Sharing Plan
• Pension Plan
• Educational Reimbursement Program

Job Summary

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for finance, accounting, or business and looking to build a rewarding career in credit? We're looking for a motivatedJunior Credit Analystto join our team on a1-year contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, develop your analytical and decision‑making skills, and learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you'll support the day‑to‑day credit function by assessing customer accounts, analyzing financial information, and helping to manage credit risk while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. If you're detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and ready to kick‑start your career, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is offered as a1-year contract, with the potential for extension or transition into a permanent full‑time role based on business needs and individual performance.

Vacancy Status: New headcount

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain key account relationships in support of company goals, credit policies and sales objectives
• Ensure established unit budgets are met to create/maintain positive cash flow and protect organization asset base
• Review credit limit/terms within level of authority by ensuring proper research and analysis is performed and provide detailed business intelligence in support of major line increases for the Regional Credit Manager
• Apply continuous improvement to collection techniques and strategies to meet regional targets and goals
• Promote and contribute to the success of partnership between all departments through continuous communication
• Developing rapport and strengthen relationships with customers. Address claims and disputes resolution quickly and effectively
• Ensure that credit services are provided in a highly professional, productive and efficient manner
• Minimize bad debts by identifying and managing customer portfolios
• Contribute to the profitability of the region by ensuring continuous cash‑flow by converting receivables into cash
• Responsible for day to day collections, account file reviews, releasing of credit held orders and recommendations of credit worthiness

Job Requirements

• Willingness to learn and be trained for a career (experience can include internship)
• Previous credit & collection experience welcome
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, time management, organizational and decision making skills
• Honest and team oriented, active at cultivating business & workplace relationships
• Well versed in Microsoft Office suite
• Previous experience working with confidential information
• Post-secondary education in the field of Finance or Business Administration
• The successful candidate will be expected to enroll in CCP Program (Certified Credit Professional) with the Credit Institute of Canada

Salary range: $55,000 - $60,000

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.