What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Tag and Title Clerk position at Jim Ellis Automotive Group?
Tag & Title Clerk for Porsche Atlanta Perimeter
Ready to put your automotive experience to work and become an essential part of a growing dealership team?
Join Jim Ellis Automotive Group, one of the largest privately-owned family of dealerships in Georgia, and take the next step in your career as a Tag & Title Clerk supporting our Porsche Atlanta Perimeter location.
Please note: While this position supports Porsche Atlanta Perimeter, you will be physically located at our Volkswagen of Atlanta Lighthouse location.
At Jim Ellis, we believe great people are the foundation of a great dealership. Our hands-on management team is committed to helping you grow, succeed, and earn the pay you deserve. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to play an important role behind the scenes of a busy automotive operation, we want to hear from you!
What Jim Ellis Has to Offer You:
- Closed on Sundays
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Employee discounts on products, services, vehicle purchases, events, and attractions
- Employee Referral Program — earn up to $500 per referral
- Medical, dental, and vision plan offerings
- Complimentary Teladoc health services
- 401(k) plan with company % match
- Company-paid life insurance with additional coverage available
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid training
- Career advancement opportunities and promotions from within
- Continued education opportunities through Dale Carnegie and DeVry University
- Employee recognition programs
- Company giveaways to local events and attractions
- Charity and community outreach opportunities
- Skill enhancement and professional development opportunities
- A supportive, family-owned, and family-operated work environment
What You’ll Do as a Tag & Title Clerk:
As a Tag & Title Clerk, you’ll play a critical role in making sure vehicle deals are processed accurately and efficiently from the dealership to the Department of Motor Vehicles. You’ll be responsible for handling title and registration paperwork, verifying documentation, tracking outstanding titles, and helping ensure every deal is completed correctly and on time.
Tag & Title Responsibilities:
- Process all new and used vehicles for registration in the state in which they will be titled
- Prepare tax and title documents
- Submit all legal transfer work to the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Verify that funds have been collected and the correct lienholder paid off before processing title applications
- Check applications for accuracy and ensure all required information is complete
- Maintain a system to verify out-of-state titles
- Compile and maintain a complete list of all outstanding title work
- Report to management on the status of missing or problem titles and provide a current list of outstanding titles to the comptroller at the end of the month
- Sign over titles for all wholesalers who have paid in full
- Prepare a monthly report to management of any funds not collected from wholesalers due to missing or incomplete title work
- Process yearly renewal of dealer tags in conjunction with the comptroller
- Stay current on title regulations and requirements
- Attend seminars held by local licensing bureaus and participate in available training on title regulations
- Cross-train others on daily title clerk responsibilities
- Conduct periodic training sessions for F&I managers and sales personnel regarding title regulations and procedures
- Communicate regulation changes to management and sales personnel as needed
- Direct the title runner in daily routines
Some Billing Experience Preferred
Billing Responsibilities:
- Bill all New and Used vehicles.
- Pulls and submits all contracts and UPS to the banks.
- Verifies all down payments have been collected before processing.
- Verifies that all required docs are in the file.
- Figure commission based on the current pay plan. Submit to payroll on Tuesdays
- Maintains salesperson commission schedule (799)
- Keep a schedule of paid out minimum wage. Deduct as needed.
- Make payments for payoff on trades.
- Post all sales in accounting.
- Post funding’s and maintain CIT schedule (T&Z 780). Follow-up on any funding’s that are 10 days old or greater.
- Reconcile Stone Eagle report at month end to match with Finance Income.
- Clean New and Used car schedule before closing (twice a month if needed) schedules (T&Z 711 & 720)
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive environment. The right candidate understands the importance of accuracy, deadlines, and teamwork and is ready to take ownership of their responsibilities.
- Must thrive in a hyperactive fast-paced environment
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Highly detailed individual with exceptional organizational skills
- Self-starter with the ability to learn on the go
- Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude
- Ability to function as a team member and get along with others with diverse personalities
Education and/or Experience:
- College degree and equivalent work experience
- Proven work experience in social media marketing and photography
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in social media marketing
- Experience in the automotive industry a plus
Computer Requirements:
- Proficient in Photoshop. Must have the ability to generate supporting imagery for social media posts/advertising
Why Jim Ellis?
Jim Ellis Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated company with over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry. Our guiding principle is to be the best automobile retail organization for the franchises we represent in the communities we serve.
With the help of our team members, we strive to provide the best quality in the areas of vehicle sales and service for all clients and prospects. With your help, we can continue to enhance our long-standing reputation of fostering a family atmosphere that generates highly satisfied customers and team members.
Selling and servicing vehicles is what we do, but taking care of people is who we are!
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply now and become part of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group team!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must submit to and pass pre-employment testing to include background check, drug screening and MVR.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- tag and title : 1 year (Required)
- billing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA 30341 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25