Automotive Contracts Clerk

Automotive Contract Clerk

The Pedder Automotive Group was founded in 2008. The automotive group has seven dealerships in Southern California, representing Nissan, Hyundai, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands. The seven locations are: Pedder Nissan, Raceway Nissan, Temecula Nissan, Lake Elsinore CDJR, Hemet CDJR, Pedder CDJR of Poway, Pedder CDJR of Moreno Valley, Pedder Hyundai of Poway, and Pedder Hyundai of Moreno Valley. Our Auto Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Several Supplemental Offerings, Life Insurance, Local Discount Programs, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(K).

Position Summary

The Automotive Contract Clerk performs a wide range of administrative and office support duties associated with vehicle documentation, such as New and Used car deals, Dealer Trades, Reconciliation of Schedules, Pay Offs, Posting EFT's, etc. This position will handle primarily New and Used Car Contracts.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• The Contract Clerk is responsible for reviewing the dealership's new/used vehicle sales contracts to ensure proper completion and accuracy.
• Receives and processes new/used contracts from the Finance department and posts retail and lease finance contracts to appropriate accounting schedules.
• Break down and organize all paperwork in each deal; check for completeness (signatures, downpayment, verify VIN, etc.)
• Maintain an organized filing system for all deals and paperwork.
• Process payoff checks for trade-ins and mail them to appropriate financial institutions promptly.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of the deal's incentives, rebates, commissions, and sales tax.
• Route funded deals to the DMV Clerk for processing.

What You Bring:

• 2 to 3 years of Dealerships accounting experience and new & used contracts experience
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Knowledge of Dealership software (Preferably Reynolds / Ignite) and Excel spreadsheets
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Maintain a high degree of courtesy and professionalism