Automotive Title Clerk

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Swope Family of Dealerships is looking for a hardworking, organized, and enthusiastic individual to join the Swope Family as a Title Clerk & Contract Specialist for our Swope Hyundai location. This individual will be responsible for processing vehicle deals properly. Knowledge of state tax and title requirements is essential but not required.

The Swope Family of Dealerships has locations throughout the Hardin County area and Louisville. Swope has been in the Hardin County area for over 70 years. We offer a competitive total compensation package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee discounts and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all Deal Postings to Accounting
• Responsible for all Inventory Postings to Accounting (New and Used Inventory acquisitions)
• Verifying documents such as bill of sale, VTR's, odometer statements, power of attorney, trade titles, and payoffs for discrepancies
• Maintaining Electronic Deal Jackets
• Send out financing contracts to lenders
• Process trade titles, out of state inspections, and transfer titles as needed
• Processing wholesale trade transactions including intercompany transfers
• Processes Dealer Trade Transactions
• Processing Outside Purchase Transactions
• Will need to be comfortable contacting banks about lien releases
• Going to the clerk's office for drop offs and pickups
• Coordinates with Corporate Accounting Office on transactions resulting from Deal Postings
• Coordinates with Payroll Office for Commission related questions
• Assisting with the implementation of Kentucky's electronic titling system when applicable
• Performs Administrative back up and other duties as required
• Maintains a professional, calm manner when negotiating with difficult or upset customers.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Maintains a cooperative, courteous, team focused attitude.

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years automotive title experience required. Five to Ten years preferred.
• An understanding of basic accounting principles preferred.
• The position requires office skills including personal computer, Microsoft products (Word for Windows, Excel, and Outlook), and the ability to accurately operate other office equipment
• Notary designation is preferred but not required
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.
• Excellent customer service and problem solving skills.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required (1/2 day)