Job Description

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Finance Assistant in Salem, Virginia at our corporate headquarters. The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting finance managers with customer account collections, account investigations/set-ups, credit extension, equipment financing/merchandising, and other key functions as assigned. Seeking candidates with previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, or Collections preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Requirements for the Finance Assistant position include:

• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication and telephone skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing demands.
• Must be able to work in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work additional hours to meet business and customer demands.
• Must have excellent driving record.
• Frequent travel is required – overnight or out town via car or airplane.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Finance Assistant job, including regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.