Finance Assistant

Carter Machinery Careers•Salem, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, or Collections preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supporting finance managers with customer account collections
Account investigations/set-ups
Credit extension
Equipment financing/merchandising
Other key functions as assigned
Promote a positive customer experience
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way