What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ford Warranty Administrator position at San Tan Ford?
San Tan Ford in Gilbert, AZ is looking for a Warranty Administrator to manage warranty repair orders, claim submissions, and receivables for its service department. The role sits between technicians, service advisors, accounting, and the manufacturer, so accuracy and follow-through matter every day. Prior warranty experience is required for this role.
What We Offer
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Flexible work schedule
- Health, dental, and medical insurance
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive team of technicians, service writers, and supervisors
- Book warranty repair orders and submit manufacturer warranty claims
- Review each warranty repair order for completeness, accuracy, and legibility, and enter the correct labor operation codes, failure codes, and other required administrative data
- Confer with service advisors to define the scope of each warranty claim before submission
- Document customer deductibles so they are collected at repair completion or vehicle delivery
- Resubmit returned or rejected claims promptly after correcting the repair orders
- Reconcile warranty receivables with the accounting department to secure payment, and keep the service and customer records the warrantor requires
- Track service contract claim submissions and follow up until they are resolved
- Arrange shipment of parts to the factory or distributor, and keep a controlled record of parts held for return, inspection, or scrap
- Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on prompt receipt and shipment of replacement parts
- Build working relationships with the manufacturer's warranty representatives and any aftermarket warranty company the dealership works with
- Monitor factory recalls, announcements, and procedure updates
- Deliver a weekly claims status report to the service manager
- Alert management to any condition that threatens the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its employees, or its customers
- Warranty experience required
- General accounting knowledge preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work well with others as part of a team
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required