Finance Administrator
Fletcher Jones Management West · Santa Monica, CA · 2 days ago
On-siteSales$28–$31/hrFull-time
Join a dealership team where accuracy, organization, and follow‑through help drive an exceptional customer and business experience. The Finance Administrator supports the dealership’s operations through accurate document processing, administrative coordination, and strong attention to detail, helping finance transactions move efficiently from deal completion through final funding and file completion.
Responsibilities
- Support the finance department with administrative and operational tasks related to vehicle sales and finance transactions.
- Prepare, organize, review, and process deal jackets to ensure files are complete, accurate, and ready for submission.
- Verify that contracts, lender documents, title paperwork, and supporting forms are signed and properly included in each file.
- Assist with funding packages, contract processing, and follow‑up on missing documentation or outstanding items.
- Enter and maintain accurate deal information in dealership systems and related tracking logs.
- Monitor contracts in transit and help escalate incomplete files, missing signatures, stipulations, or documentation issues.
- Coordinate with finance managers, sales managers, office staff, and outside lenders to support timely deal completion.
- Ensure all paperwork is handled in accordance with dealership procedures, lender requirements, and applicable legal and compliance standards.
- Maintain organized physical and electronic deal files in accordance with record‑keeping expectations.
- Support title, registration, payoff, and related finance documentation processes as needed.
- Assist with auditing deal files for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation before final processing.
- Respond professionally to internal questions regarding status of paperwork, funding items, and deal completion.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer financial information and dealership records.
- Contribute to an efficient, accurate, and customer‑focused finance process that supports dealership profitability and compliance.
Requirements
- Prior administrative, clerical, accounting, title, billing, or finance support experience preferred.
- Automotive dealership experience preferred, especially in finance, contracts, billing, or title work.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling documents, data entry, and recordkeeping.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Professionalism in handling confidential customer and business information.
- Ability to work effectively with finance managers, sales teams, accounting staff, and external partners.
- Basic understanding of contracts, lender documentation, and dealership paperwork processes preferred.
- Proficiency with dealership systems, Microsoft Office, and general office technology preferred.
- Dependable with the ability to maintain productivity in a deadline‑driven environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Professional development assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance plan
- Disability insurance
Pay
$28 – $31 per hour