DMV Title Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Title Clerk

Summary

Processes car deals. Verifies costs for the accounting department, including the costs of reconditioning and equipment add-ons and handles the legal transfer of documents for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Essential Duties

• Processes all new and used vehicles for registration in the state in which they will be titled.
• Prepares tax and title documents.
• Submits all legal transfer work to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Verifies that funds have been collected and the correct lienholder paid off before processing title applications.
• Checks for accuracy in the application and ensures that all information is complete.
• Prepares payoff checks for new vehicles and trade-ins.
• Bills out all dealer trades and prepares Certificates of Origin.
• Maintains a system to verify out-of-state titles.
• Compiles and maintains a complete list of all outstanding title work. Reports to management on the status of any missing or problem titles and provides a current list of outstanding titles to the comptroller at the end of month.
• Signs over titles for all wholesalers who have paid in full. Prepares a monthly report to management of any funds not collected from wholesalers due to missing or incomplete title work.
• Prepares stock cards for new and used vehicles.
• Posts vehicle sales and purchases.
• Processes/registers all vehicle warranties and extended service contracts, maintaining a log of all contracts processed and mailed.
• Processes yearly renewal of dealer tags in conjunction with comptroller.
• Stays abreast of title regulations. Attends seminars held by local licensing bureaus and any available training on title regulations.
• Cross-trains others to handle title clerk daily responsibilities.
• Conducts periodic training sessions for F&I managers and sales personnel regarding title regulations and procedures and issues a written memo to managers and all sales personnel whenever regulations change.
• Directs title runner in daily routines.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

•         Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

•         Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

•         Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

•         Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

•         Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Gill Auto Group is growing rapidly and looking for talented individuals in all aspects of dealership operations. If you want the opportunity to grow with one of the fastest growing companies in the automotive business, then we encourage you to apply, reach out directly, or give us a call.

Gill Auto Group is proudly currently serving the Gilroy, Tracy, Madera, Kerman, and Livermore communities in Northern California and the Kailua community in Hawaii. Our team enjoys training programs, a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focuses to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're interested in helping your career and adding to your resume because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers! We are proud to offer our Employees multiple benefit programs, paid vacation, training, and Free College Education for employees and their families.

Our current locations include:

Livermore Ford

Livermore Lincoln

Livermore Maserati and Alfa Romeo

Tracy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Tracy Volkswagen

Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac

Gilroy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Gilroy GMC

Gill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Madera

Gill GMC Madera

Gill Chevrolet Kerman

Windward Ford of Hawaii

Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Training
• Free College Education courses for Employees and their Family
• Great growth opportunities and willing to train for advancement positions

Please reply with a copy of your resume and experience for consideration. Gill Automotive Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Background and drug screen required for employment.

For more information, please see gillautogroup.com.