My Time at CED - Staff Accountant Consolidated Electrical Distributors Employee Review

I had a very disappointing experience at this company. As a recent graduate, I expected a more structured onboarding process, but there was little guidance beyond basic system navigation. The focus was often on what buttons to press rather than explaining the reasoning behind processes. I made consistent efforts to ask questions and seek clarification, but the environment often felt passive and unresponsive. Management did not take a proactive role in training or development, and there was little effort to ensure new employees understood expectations or felt supported. This lack of communication and engagement made it difficult to build confidence in the role or perform effectively. Instead of fostering growth, management’s approach felt reactive and at times dismissive, which created unnecessary frustration. Overall, the culture did not feel invested in employee development, and I would not recommend this company to recent graduates looking for mentorship, structure, or meaningful support early in their careers. At one point, the experience significantly impacted my confidence as a new accountant; however, after transitioning to a different company, it became clear that this environment—not the profession—was the issue. Never been happier.