Automotive Accounting- Title Clerk Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to join a trusted brand that offers career growth and long-term stability? Vista Auto Group is seeking an experienced Automotive Accounting Specialist with Automotive Title experience to lead and support our business office team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled accounting professional to expand their expertise in a fast-paced and rewarding dealership environment.

Position Summary:

The Accounting - Title Specialist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the dealership by ensuring accounting transactions are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who demonstrates strong leadership qualities, takes initiative, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and solve problems.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and communicates effectively while partnering with accounting teams, store leadership, and corporate departments across multiple dealership locations and markets.

The pay range for this position is based on experience and qualifications and ranges from $49,500- $60,000 annually

Essential Functions:

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Process and reconcile daily accounting transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and research discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns in accordance with filing requirements and deadlines.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, title, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Review financial records for accuracy and identify discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Collaboration & Operational Support

• Partner with accounting teams, department managers, and corporate personnel across multiple dealership locations to ensure consistent accounting practices.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with internal stakeholders across different markets to resolve accounting questions and support operational needs.
• Build strong working relationships with store leadership and cross-functional departments to ensure the timely completion of accounting processes.
• Support corporate initiatives, system implementations, and process improvement projects.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Demonstrate leadership through accountability, professionalism, and a positive example for others.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a resource to teammates by sharing knowledge, assisting with training, and helping resolve accounting issues.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen internal controls and streamline workflows.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership & Initiative – Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and the ability to influence others without direct supervisory responsibility positively.
• Problem Solving & Resourcefulness – Independently identifies solutions, researches issues, and follows through to completion.
• Communication & Collaboration – Communicates clearly and professionally while working effectively with teams across multiple dealership locations and corporate departments.
• Financial Accuracy & Compliance – Maintains a high level of integrity while ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards.
• Organization & Time Management – Successfully manages multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail – Produces accurate work while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Continuous Improvement – Looks for opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent accounting experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting or dealership business office experience preferred.
• Experience in completing bank reconciliations and preparing sales tax filings.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with dealership management systems (DMS) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple dealership locations and corporate teams.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.

What We Offer:

• Career growth with training, mentorship, and development tools
• Paid time off that starts accruing on day one of employment
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Up to $75/month fitness reimbursement towards gym membership, fitness classes & more
• Employee discounts

Who We Are:

Vista Auto, a Summit Automotive company, is built upon a different way of thinking. We embrace a culture that recognizes strength lies in differences, not similarities. Our team is a diverse, energetic, and engaged group united by our core beliefs and values. Together, we are dedicated to Humility, Integrity, and Passion , fostering professional growth and processes that deliver extraordinary satisfaction for customers and associates. Our brand is about the Power of Yes – empowering our associates to provide our customers with a safe, positive, stress-free experience, whether in sales, parts, or service. We aim to be recognized for delivering a customer and associate experience tailored to the individual and diverse needs of our customers. Summit Automotive Partners is a privately held automotive management group headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

EEOC Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Summit Automotive Partners employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. ADA Summit Automotive Partners complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Summit Automotive Partners will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department. Summit Automotive Partners will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practices.