Automotive DMV/Title Clerk

Capo VW; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

401K Plan

Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and Vacation

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Family-owned and operated

Long-term job security

Flexible Work Schedule

Employee Discounts on products and sev

Job summary

Capistrano Auto is seeking an experienced DMV Title Clerk to join our dealership accounting team in California. The ideal candidate has hands-on DMV experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced automotive environment with excellent customer service.

The role processes California DMV paperwork, supports the accounting department, and collaborates with Sales and Finance to ensure timely vehicle registrations and deal processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dealership DMV experience.
• Strong knowledge of DMV title, registration, and licensing procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process new and used vehicle registrations, title transfers, and DMV applications in accordance with California DMV regulations.
• Submit electronic and paper DMV transactions accurately and on time.
• Process and submit wholesale titles and paperwork
• Review contracts and deal jackets for completeness and DMV compliance.
• Follow up on outstanding titles, registration issues, and DMV discrepancies.
• Reconcile DMV fees collected with amounts submitted.
• Assist with dealership accounting functions, including reconciliation of schedules and management of new and used vehicle inventory.
• Work closely with the Sales, Finance, and Accounting departments to ensure deals are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Various other automotive accounting including posting of sales contracts, posting of EFT payments, and reconciliation of various schedules.

Skills

Dealership DMV experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

CDK Dealer Management System

DMV BPA Registration Systems

Job description

Capistrano Auto is seeking an experiencedDMVTitle Clerk to join our dealership accounting team. We are looking for someone with hands-on dealership DMV experience who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced automotive environment withgreat customer service and a positive attitude.

This position is responsible for processing CaliforniaDMV paperwork, supporting the accounting department, and working closely with our Sales and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely vehicle registrations and deal processing.

What We Offer

• Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and Vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family-owned and operated
• Long-term job security
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Employee Discounts on products and services

Pay Scale

Wages include Base Hourly Compensation between $25.00–$30.00 per hour (based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Process new and used vehicle registrations, title transfers, and DMV applications in accordance with California DMV regulations.
• Submit electronic and paper DMV transactions accurately and on time.
• Process and submit wholesale titles and paperwork
• Review contracts and deal jackets for completeness and DMV compliance.
• Follow up on outstanding titles, registration issues, and DMV discrepancies.
• Reconcile DMV fees collected with amounts submitted.
• Assist with dealership accounting functions, including reconciliation of schedules and management of new and used vehicle inventory.
• Work closely with the Sales, Finance, and Accounting departments to ensure deals are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Various other automotive accounting including posting of sales contracts, posting of EFT payments, and reconciliation of various schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dealership DMV experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of DMV title, registration, and licensing procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preffered

• Two or more years of California dealership DMV experience.
• Automotive dealership accounting experience.
• Experience usingCDK Dealer Management System.
• Experience withDMV BPA Registration Systems.

Capistrano Auto is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.