Title Clerk

Knudtsen Chevrolet – Post Falls, ID 

Pay Range: $19.00/hour - $23.00/hour DOE 

Knudtsen Chevrolet is seeking a Title Clerk to join the Knudtsen family. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company that provides the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department,as well as Genuine GM Parts. At Knudtsen, we strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community. 

Applicants should want to continue their own professional development and have the desire to be an integral part of a team. If this sounds like you, come join our family for a rewarding opportunity in administration! 

Core Competencies 

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  Organized, with the ability to switch between tasks or stay focused on repetitive tasks as need be. 

  
  

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  Self-motivated to go above and beyond targeted goals. 

  
  

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  Perseverance in completing challenging tasks. 

  
  

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  Willing to help the team reach their goals and effectively communicate with peers.  

  
  

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  Easily identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, and gather and analyze information skillfully. 

  
  

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  Pay finite attention to detail. 

  
  

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  Able to exercise a high level of confidentiality. 

  
  

Why Knudtsen?  

At Knudtsen, we are committed to our employees, customers,and the community in which we live, work, and play. We love supporting and attending local events and encourage our employees to get involved as well! Additionally, we have some great benefits: 

Summary of Position  

As a Title Clerk, you would be responsible for managing the legal transfer of documents to the DMV and submitting car deal contracts to banks for timely funding. You would a valuable team member, helping to ensure that day-to-day operations run seamlessly throughout the organization. 

Responsibilities 
 

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  Process all new and used vehicles for registration in the state which they will be titled. Maintain a system to verify out-of-state titles. 

  
  

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  Accurately prepare tax and title documents. 

  
  

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  Submit all legal transfer work to the Department of Motor Vehicles. 

  
  

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  Verify funds have been collected and the correct lienholder is paid off before processing title applications. 

  
  

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  Ensure accuracy of title applications. 

  
  

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  Compile and maintain a complete list of all outstanding title work. Report 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 the month, or as requested. 

  
  

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  Sign over titles for all wholesalers who have paid in full. 

  
  

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  Keep current on all title regulations. 

  
  

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  Conduct periodic training sessions for F&I managers and sales personnel regarding title regulations and procedures and issues a written memo to managers and sales personnel whenever regulations change. 

  
  

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  Complete required training as requested by Knudtsen Chevrolet and GM. 

  
  

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  Use Axcessa to communicate used vehicle title status. 

  
  

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  Ensure all inventoried used vehicles have proper and correct title documents.  

  
  

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  Order title work forms and UPS envelopes (POA 30 Day Permits). 

  
  

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  Other tasks as assigned including schedules.

  
  

Qualifications 

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  Basic computer skills, working ability of Word, Excel, etc., and ability to learn database management software. 

  
  

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  Proficient oral and written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret documents. 

  
  

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  Basic knowledge of accounting principles is preferred. 

  
  

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  Have a valid driver’s license. 

  
  

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  Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record. 

  
  

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  Pass a criminal background check and drug test. Also subject to random drug testing at the company’s request. 

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Title Clerk may be required to stand for long periods of time, sit for long periods of time, walk with customers and team members, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen and hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The environment for the Title Clerk varies, but often is an office setting and working in a car showroom.  The Title Clerk will be required to walk the dealership property and may encounter inclement weather. The Title Clerk may also enter the service areas and be exposed to dangerous work environments and loud noises.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

Knudtsen Dealerships and Auto Body Shops are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.