Title Clerk/Accounting Assistant - Lexus of Vancouver

About the Role

Holman Automotive is looking for a Title Clerk/Accounting Assistant to join their team at Lexus of Vancouver. The Title Clerk is responsible for having a general understanding of all aspects of the accounting office in a dealership. This includes expertise of laws and regulations related to registering and titling a vehicle in the state and jurisdiction that the dealership is located, as well as a general knowledge of out of state jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Process car deals both in and out of state, including: breaking down deal jackets, submitting check requests for payoffs, processing licensing in VITU for Oregon deals, submitting titling paperwork to out of state third parties for processing, signing off on titles accurately, issuing DMV refund checks, and other related tasks.
• Review contract documents for proper compliance with regulations and per Holman policy
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution specific to titles; odometer discrepancies, power of attorney, etc.
• Responsible for handling on site cash receipts and balancing daily cash deposits
• Assist in verifying invoice approval, determining proper account classification and approval of disbursements, accounts receivable maintenance, and preparing journal entries
• Scan documents to the Vancouver office for processing
• Reconcile appropriate account schedules
• Process daily deposit and bank run
• Prepare journal entries
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested to assure optimum service levels, including ad-hoc accounting projects
• Contribute to and encourage others to demonstrate a team focused, values based, service culture throughout the company
• Answer customer inquiries or concerns in person, e-mail, fax or telephone in a professional, customer-focused manner

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and dependable attendance
• Ability to prioritize and adhere to regulatory and internal deadlines
• Ability to use Excel and MS Office
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills and time management

Preferred Skills

• Automotive experience preferred
• Prior Titling experience is a plus, but not required for the role

Compensation

$23 - $27/hour (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement