Central Processing Specialist

Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, we’ve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car dealers. AFC’s finance solutions work with more than 12,000 independent dealerships across North America freeing up cash flow to give them more time to focus on building their business. Our solutions amplify purchasing power so dealers can stock their dealership lot with vehicles their customers seek. Learn more about AFC, here: AFC is proud to be a subsidiary of OPENLANE. AFC's core business complements the other business units within the OPENLANE group of companies. For more information, visit AFC’s Core Values: Elevating Relationships. We connect deeply with our customers - celebrating their wins and supporting their struggles as if they were our own. Powered by Passion. We believe that “passion is our superpower” and that every success is built upon the commitment and perseverance of our employees. Vision-driven. We look ahead to the bigger picture so our customers can be prepared; after all, their success is our destination. Dedicated to You. We demonstrate value and appreciation by recognizing and validating each other’s efforts. We stand committed to the success of our customers. What We Offer: Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time Paid maternity and paternity leave (US) Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US) Robust Employee Assistance Program Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement We’re Looking For: We are seeking a Central Processing Specialist with experience in accounting support, administrative support, and document management. You will be part of a central processing team responsible for providing accurate and responsive services to internal and external customers. You will be involved in managing incoming documentation, facilitating customer communications, and providing accounting support by manually processing incoming and outgoing payments, posting dealer refunds, and recording proceeds from sales - tasks that require a high level of data accuracy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in quality assurance and clerical support. The ideal candidate will have a background with administrative and/or accounting experience within the automotive or financial services industries. You Are: Detail-oriented: You will ensure the quality of processing through accurate document maintenance and a high level of quality assurance. Adaptable: You are open to change and have the ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic environment. Customer-focused: You provide professional and courteous interactions to resolve inquiries and concerns for auction partners and branches. A Problem-solver: You utilize strong research skills to troubleshoot and determine resolutions for specific floorplan issues. You Will: Accurately reconcile, verify, and post incoming and outgoing transactions; including dealer refunds, sales proceeds, wire transfers, and ACH batches. Act as the primary operational point of contact between field branches, relationship managers, and assigned major/digital auction partners to facilitate smooth daily floorplan operations. Assess incoming payments against auction partner statements, ensuring every transaction is mapped and posted to the exact customer account with zero-defect accuracy. Apply critical thinking and research skills to investigate and resolve non-routine floorplan discrepancies, payment misallocations, and title-related issues. Provide prompt, professional communication to both internal field teams and external auction partners to resolve operational bottlenecks in a fast-paced queue. Perform precise loan processing, quality assurance checks, and timely routing of critical financial and title documentation. Where You Will Work: This position will be located onsite at our Carmel, IN headquarters location. Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Central Processing Manager, this role will collaborate with the field branch associates (including relationship managers), large and digital auction partners, and other corporate partners on a daily basis to keep transactions running smoothly to ensure a great customer experience. Must Have’s: Strong numerical aptitude, analytical reasoning, and basic computer proficiency Excellent written and verbal communication skills, paired with sharp attention to detail Demonstrated ability to adapt to new workflows, solve problems collaboratively, and work effectively across teams Nice to Have's: Proficiency with Google Workspace products and web-based queue/workflow management systems Working knowledge of automotive floor planning, vehicle remarketing, or financial services operations Company Description: OPENLANE makes wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Our end-to-end platform serves the remarketing needs of the world’s largest OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, rental companies and financial institutions. We’re a technology company delivering next generation tools to accelerate and simplify remarketing. We’re an analytics company leveraging data to inform and empower our customers with clear, actionable insights. And we’re an auction company powering the world’s most advanced digital used vehicle marketplaces. In 2021, OPENLANE sold nearly 2.6 million vehicles valued at over $40 billion through our auctions and generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue. Our integrated digital marketplaces and vehicle logistics centers reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline the experience for customers in about 75 countries. OPENLANE continues to make investments in innovation, strategic acquisitions and integrations to better serve our customers. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has about 5,000 employees and maintains business units across North America, Europe, the Philippines and Uruguay. Together, the OPENLANE brands provide a complete remarketing solution for our customers. Legal Information: OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr AFC Automotive Finance Corporation