Automotive Title Clerk Sioux City Ford - 3.6 Sioux City, IA Job Details Full-time $18 - $24 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Automotive Title Clerk to manage and process vehicle titles, registrations, and sales paperwork. In this role, you will serve as a crucial link between our dealership, our customers, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), ensuring that all vehicle ownership transfers are legally compliant, accurate, and completed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative skills, an understanding of state transportation regulations, and a commitment to maintaining flawless financial and legal transaction records.
Core Responsibilities Process Paperwork:
Prepare and submit accurate vehicle title and registration documents for both new and used car sales to state and local licensing bureaus.
Verify Documentation:
Review incoming title paperwork, trade-in packets, and dealer trades for completeness, verifying compliance with legal requirements and dealership policies. Liaise with
Agencies:
Maintain open communication with DMV offices, financial institutions, and management to resolve title, lien, or registration issues promptly.
Track Outstandings:
Compile and monitor a comprehensive ledger of all outstanding or problematic vehicle titles, reporting statuses directly to management and the comptroller.
Calculate Fees:
Compute correct state taxes, registration fees, and related transactional costs for vehicle sales.
Database Management:
Log vehicle warranties, extended contracts, and vehicle asset sales directly into our PBS Systems DMS .
Compliance:
Stay strictly abreast of changing local, state, and federal auto title laws and participate in ongoing industry training.
Qualifications & Skills Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience:
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an automotive title clerk or within a dealership administrative environment is highly preferred.
Technical Proficiency:
Hands-on experience using Dealership Management Software (DMS) is highly preferred. Attention to
Detail:
Proven ability to spot discrepancies in legal documentation, financial numbers, and vehicle identification data.
Communication:
Strong professional and articulate communication skills to interface with customers, sales personnel, and government agents. Certifications (Bonus): Holding an active Notary Public certification is a strong advantage. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay Opportunities for professional development and career advancement