Contracts Clerk - Automotive Accounting

Job Description

Johnson Service Group is looking to hire a detail-oriented and experienced Auto Dealership Contracts Clerk for a growing dealership.

Onsite | $30 - $35 per hour depending on experience | Contract to Hire

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Clerk with strong automotive accounting experience to support a high-volume, multi-store dealership environment. This role is responsible for receiving, processing, verifying, and posting vehicle deals, while also supporting schedule cleanup, reconciliation, bank funding, sales tax verification, commissions, and month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities

• Process and post up to 250+ car deals per month
• Review deal paperwork for accuracy and compliance
• Post bank fundings daily
• Calculate sales commissions for payroll
• Pay off flooring of sold vehicles daily
• Complete end-of-month car count and verification
• Issue deal check requests
• Post factory program monies and reserves
• Provide sales tax exception backup and verify sales tax in deals daily
• Research, clean up, and reconcile accounting schedules, including:
  • New and used inventory
  • Reserves
  • Due Bill
  • Contracts in Transit
• Support schedule cleanup and reconciliation projects as needed
• Work closely with accounting, sales, finance, and dealership operations teams
• Maintain accurate records and follow up on outstanding items

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of automotive accounting experience required
• Prior experience as a Contracts Clerk, Automotive Accounting Clerk, Dealership Accounting Clerk, or similar role preferred
• Experience with schedule cleanup and reconciliation strongly preferred
• Strong accounting skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong follow-up skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume atmosphere

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JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.