Title Clerk - Economy Honda Superstore

Sonic Automotive•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Title Clerk at Sonic Automotive’s Central Buying Solution processes titles and obtains titles and supporting documentation needed to complete transactions. The role resolves lien payoff discrepancies, reconciles select accounts and schedules, tracks auction purchases and sales, and processes ACH payments among dealerships. It also provides administrative support to management, other Sonic locations, vendors, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience within an automotive dealership operations office.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Good judgment.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Computer literacy, accuracy, and ability to perform heavy data entry.
Good interpersonal, email, and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize tasks and organize a schedule effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some Saturdays and evenings based on workload.
Authorization to work in the USA.
Ability to perform duties and responsibilities safely.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, MVR, drug test, and credit report.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CDK.
Dealership accounting experience.
Knowledge of CO, CA, NC, or TX DMV requirements.
One to three years of auction or wholesale experience.

Responsibilities

Track and coordinate title corrections involving lost titles, powers of attorney, lien releases, statements of facts, and related matters.
Coordinate professionally with intercompany locations and vendors to obtain titles and supporting documentation needed to complete transactions.
Track auction purchases and sales and bill stores via ACH.
Process wholesale title and sister-store reassignments.
Resolve lien payoff discrepancies.
Review, approve, and initiate lien payoff payments.
Organize paperwork and check it for completeness, including verification of VIN, cost, year, make, and model.
Load units into the corresponding dealer location.
Reconcile select accounts and schedules weekly.
Post manual journal entries and other required postings.
Post invoices, prepare checks, and issue online payments.
Provide administrative support to management, other Sonic locations, vendors, and staff as needed.