What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Motor Vehicle & Accounting Clerk position at Automotive Avenues?
Job Title: Automotive Motor Vehicle & Accounting Clerk
Pay Range: $25.00-$29.00 per hour
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Automotive Motor Vehicle & Accounting Clerk to join our dealership team. This dual-focused role requires an individual who can efficiently process motor vehicle registrations, titles, and dealership compliance paperwork while accurately managing associated accounting entries, costing, and schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
Motor Vehicle & Titling Duties:
- Process all new and used motor vehicle registration and titling paperwork through online systems and local DMV offices.
- Verify all required documentation, including finance paperwork, reassignments, power of attorney forms, and emissions/inspection documents.
- Resolve any titling or registration issues with customers, financial institutions, and state motor vehicle agencies.
- Maintain precise inventory logs for temporary tags, license plates, and legal titles.
- Ensure full compliance with state and federal motor vehicle regulations and laws.
Accounting & Costing Duties:
- Process and track extended warranty and aftermarket product cancellations, ensuring accurate calculation of refunds and proper posting to the general ledger.
- Assist the accounting office with basic accounts payable/receivable, data entry, and month-end closing procedures as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of automotive dealership experience specifically handling motor vehicle/titling work AND basic dealership accounting or deal posting.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of dealership management systems (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or Dealertrack) and state-specific online DMV systems.
- Skills:
- Excellent numerical accuracy, data entry skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills to balance high-volume DMV paperwork alongside accounting schedules.
- Clear communication skills for interacting with sales managers, finance managers, and state agencies.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in accounting or business administration is highly preferred.
Salary : $25 - $29