• Automotive Title Clerk

    Finnin KiaDubuque, IA 52003

    Job #2811462998

  • Finnin Ford is seeking an Automotive Title Clerk to join our Finnin Auto Group. This position will be a Fulltime Monday - Friday, 40 hour/week position. The Automotive Title Clerk 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area.
    • Other tasks as assigned.
    Qualifications
    • Self-Motivated / Team Player
    • Accounting Experience Preferred
    • Ability to Prioritize Assignments, Multi-task, Adapt to changes in daily tasks when necessary and able to work under pressure.
    • Strong Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail.
    • Problem Solving Skills
    • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office/Excel & Word
    • Computer Experience Required.
    • A Great Attitude is a must!
    • Experience with Title Work would be a bonus
    Benefits:
    • Team atmosphere with great management!
    • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Accidental, Short term/long term Insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid Vacations/Holidays
    • Employee Discounts