What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Contracts Clerk position at Patterson Mission Viejo Kia?
Patterson Auto Group | Tustin, CA
Join one of Orange County’s most respected and stable automotive groups — and grow your career with us.
Why Patterson Auto Group?
The Automotive Contracts Clerk Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $27.00 and $34.00. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.
Join one of Orange County’s most respected and stable automotive groups — and grow your career with us.
Why Patterson Auto Group?
- Top Workplace for 15 Years Running — a culture our team is proud of
- Turnover under 5% — far below industry average
- 5 Dealerships in Orange County and expanding
- Growth-oriented organization with real advancement opportunities
- Team-driven environment with supportive, long-tenured staff
- Process and review automotive sales contracts for accuracy and compliance
- Verify deal paperwork and ensure all required documents are complete
- Collaborate with Finance Managers and Sales teams to finalize deals
- Submit contracts to lenders and follow up on funding status
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Maintain organized deal jackets and digital records
- Resolve contract discrepancies in a timely manner
- REQUIRED: 1–2 years of dealership experience (automotive industry required)
- Experience handling automotive contracts and deal processing
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of compliance standards in automotive sales
- Positive attitude with a strong team-first mindset
- Highly competitive pay, commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Paid time off and holidays
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Positions like this rarely open due to our exceptional retention
- Opportunity to join a stable, growing organization
- Build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people
- If you have dealership experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential, we encourage you to apply now.
- Openings like this do not stay available for long.
The Automotive Contracts Clerk Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $27.00 and $34.00. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.
Salary : $27 - $34