FINANCE ASSISTANT - Military veterans preferred

Carter Machinery


Location: Salem, VA 24153, USA
Category: Finance
Posted Date: June 26, 2025
Requisition_Number: FINAN005442
Schedule: Full Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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.
• 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 the ability sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Able to lift, carry and maneuver items up to 20 pounds in weight. 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.

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