Automotive Inventory and Contracts Specialist - Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach

Sonic Automotive•Newport Beach, CA

20d

About The Position

Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, a Sonic Automotive dealership, is hiring an Automotive Inventory and Contracts Specialist. The role is responsible for accurately recording sales, profits, and commissions payable on sold vehicles, and maintaining accurate accounting of vehicle inventories. The specialist bills and posts deals, receipts funds, organizes deal paperwork, processes trade-in payoffs and dealer trades, maintains commission reports, and provides administrative support. The position also requires compliance with company safety policies and prompt reporting of accidents. The employer describes a cooperative, team-based workplace with training and internal advancement opportunities. The position pays $30–$34 per hour depending on experience; the additional compensation statement specifies base hourly compensation of $34.00. Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), PTO, and special benefits related to purchasing or leasing a car, along with a personal automotive concierge service.

Requirements

Previous automotive experience as a Wholesale, Inventory, and Contracts Specialist.
Computer literacy, including accuracy with a 10-key pad and typing.
Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and organize a schedule.
Basic working knowledge of accounting.
Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Mathematical aptitude.
Authorized to work in the USA.
Able to perform duties and responsibilities safely.
Able to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, drug test, and credit report, and have a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

Bill new and used car deals and post them into accounting.
Receipt monies received for new and used car deals and dealer trades.
Organize deal paperwork and check it for completeness, including signatures and VIN verification.
Process trade-in payoff checks and mail them to the appropriate financial institution in a timely manner.
Process dealer trades in and out.
Generate and maintain salespeople’s commission reports and a list of commissions on hold.
Route paid deals to the tag and title clerk for processing as soon as funds are received in-house.
Provide administrative support to management, other departments, and employees as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and immediately report accidents to a manager or supervisor.