Finance Management Trainee: Credit & Analysis Path

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Profit Sharing

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. invites applications for its Financial Management Trainee program designed to prepare high-potential candidates for future financial leadership roles.

Trainees will gain experience in credit management, collections, financial analysis, and construction risk management through a blend of on-the-job training and formal learning opportunities. In this role you will complete training, learn CFA/NCS models, assist in credit evaluations, manage accounts receivable, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, vendors, and internal business partners.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, volunteer, or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Valid Driver's License; some travel is required.
• Willingness to relocate for future career advancement opportunities
• Internship or professional experience in finance, banking, credit, construction, or business operations.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements or business data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and basic data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of finance, commercial law, construction credit practices, or business administration.
• Interest in leadership development and long-term career growth within financial management.

Responsibilities

• Complete training on financial management best practices and apply learning to daily responsibilities, including collections management, key performance metrics, and overall administration of the accounts receivable portfolio.
• Obtain credit information, financial statements, reports, and other relevant data to evaluate customer creditworthiness.
• Learn and apply the National Credit Standard (NCS) and Credit Financial Analysis (CFA) models to support sound credit decisions.
• Assist in customer credit evaluations and credit approvals as delegated.
• Assist with the review, maintenance, and administration of customer credit files and credit card programs.
• Support collection efforts through customer contact, correspondence, account reviews, and payment follow-up activities.
• Handle routine customer communications, including phone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
• Secure and review project-related information, including notices, contracts, lien rights documentation, bond information, and other credit protection tools.
• Develop an understanding of construction project risk management, contract review, lien rights, bond claims, and other financial risk mitigation practices.
• Assist with account analysis and interpretation of key business metrics.
• Develop professional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills through interactions with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and company leadership.
• Partner with branch and regional leadership teams to gain an understanding of operational and financial decision-making.
• Cross-train with other departments to gain exposure to various business functions and develop a broad understanding of company operations.
• Become familiar with branch, district, and corporate organizational structures and management responsibilities.
• Participate in special projects and complete assignments within established deadlines.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Planning & organizational

Written & verbal communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. invites applications for its Financial Management Trainee program designed to prepare high-potential candidates for future financial leadership roles.

Trainees will gain experience in credit management, collections, financial analysis, and construction risk management through a blend of on-the-job training and formal learning opportunities. In this role you will complete training, learn CFA/NCS models, assist in credit evaluations, manage accounts receivable, and