Central Houston Nissan - Title Clerk

Central Automotive Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Automotive Group in Houston, TX seeks a Title Clerk to verify costs for the accounting department, handle reconditioning and equipment add-ons, and manage legal document transfers for the DMV. You will ensure accurate title applications and timely processing.

The role requires strong communication, basic math, and solid computer skills, with a high school diploma and 2+ years of title experience preferred. Join a team dedicated to compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years of automotive title work experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process all new and used vehicles for registration in the state where titled.
• Prepare tax and title documents.
• Submit all legal transfer work to the DMV.
• Verify funds are collected and lienholders paid off before processing title applications.
• Check application accuracy and ensure information is complete.
• Prepare payoff checks for new vehicles and trade-ins.
• Maintain a system to verify out-of-state titles.
• Compile and maintain a list of outstanding title work and report status to management.
• Sign over titles for wholesalers and report any missing funds to management.
• Prepare stock cards for vehicles and renew dealer tags annually with the comptroller.
• Stay updated on title regulations and attend relevant seminars.
• Cross-train others to handle title clerk duties.
• Maintain a professional appearance and neat work area.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

2+ years automotive title experience

Job description

Job Summary:

The Title Clerk will verify costs for the accounting department, including the costs of reconditioning and equipment add-ons and handles the legal transfer of documents for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Processes all new and used vehicles for registration in the state in which they will be titled.
• Prepares tax and title documents.
• Submits all legal transfer work to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Verifies that funds have been collected and the correct lienholder paid off before processing title applications.
• Checks for accuracy in the application and ensures that all information is complete.
• Prepares payoff checks for new vehicles and trade-ins.
• Maintains a system to verify out-of-state titles.
• Compiles and maintains a complete list of all outstanding title work. Reports to management on the status of any missing or problem titles and provides a current list of outstanding titles to the comptroller at the end of month.
• Signs over titles for all wholesalers who have paid in full. Prepares a monthly report to management of any funds not collected from wholesalers due to missing or incomplete title work.
• Prepares stock cards for new and used vehicles.
• Processes yearly renewal of dealer tags in conjunction with comptroller.
• Stays abreast of title regulations. Attends seminars held by local licensing bureaus and any available training on title regulations.
• Cross-trains others to handle title clerk daily responsibilities.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills including active listening.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in automotive title work preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

-None

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of Central Automotive Group is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Central Automotive Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and job number of the position for which you are applying.