Contract Clerk

Modesto, CA

*This position requires a minimum of three years of experience and training, applicants that do not have specific experience in this field will not be considered for the job. Please take this into consideration before applying.*


The Contract Clerk Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges.  Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $28.00 and $32.00.  

Background check and drug testing are required 

Must need a valid driver's license 

401K and benefits offered 

Complete understanding of accounting principles and how to accurately apply them. Maintain and expand skills and knowledge base through the pursuit of ongoing training. Use effective problem solving skills to regularly review departmental activities.

Create and maintain positive working relationship with Finance personnel, Sales Managers, Sales personnel and Customer Relations Manager.

 Work in co-operation with the sales team; be available to give additional assistance to a sales person in the Automobile Sales Department as needed.

 Actively support overall company procedures and policies and uphold the dealer's philosophy.

 Interact effectively and actively in cross-functioning with all departments, with particular emphasis on the Service Manager and Sales Department and Business Office.

Handle all customer complaints courteously and efficiently, exhibiting a positive attitude, empathy, and our dedication to making the experience positive for our customers.

 Exemplify commitment to the dealership's philosophy of excellent service for all customers, providing an example to other dealership employees.

Track all customer transactions relating to vehicle purchase from beginning to end. Make sure that all payments are received timely. Maintain accurate records and payoff all flooring by the required deadline from the bank.

 Make management aware of any recurring mistakes, legal concerns or personnel issues that arise in the Sales and Finance departments with regard to customer transactions.

 Timely and accurately enter all vehicles purchases and leases into the DMS Accounting system. Reconcile commissions and accounts that relate vehicles purchases monthly.

Assign purchase orders to authorized vendors for approved invoices. Record vendor and internal invoices against sold units.

Reconcile incentives and track payment monthly.

Knowledge of DMV

DMV prep work