Finance Management Trainee: Lead Credit & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Profit Sharing Plans

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Educational Reimbursement

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking a Financial Management Trainee to develop expertise in credit management, collections, financial analysis, and construction risk management. The program blends on-the-job training with formal learning and exposes trainees to branch leadership and company policies.

Successful trainees may be advanced upon program completion. The role emphasizes data gathering, credit evaluations, and collaboration with sales teams and suppliers, with a weekday schedule

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced features.
• Willingness to relocate for future advancement opportunities.
• Internship or professional experience in finance, banking, credit, construction, or business operations.
• Valid driver’s license; some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete training on financial management best practices and apply learning to daily responsibilities, including collections management, key performance metrics, and accounts receivable administration.
• 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 abilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking a Financial Management Trainee to develop expertise in credit management, collections, financial analysis, and construction risk management. The program blends on-the-job training with formal learning and exposes trainees to branch leadership and company policies.

Successful trainees may be advanced upon program completion. The role emphasizes data gathering, credit evaluations, and collaboration with sales teams and suppliers, with a weekday schedule