Contract Clerk

United StatesUnited States·Pag Orange County Management-Ca227 - Santa AnaNormalmid
OtherAdministrative
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain accurate schedules for new and pre-owned inventory, dealer trades, finance reserves, factory incentives, aftermarket products, and service contracts.

Requirements Summary

Perform compliance checks on all deals and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to vehicle sales contracts and sales tax.

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  • Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
  • Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work.
  • Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental, and vision) and 401(k) savings and retirement plan with company match.
  • Training, resources, and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience, and interests.
  • Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent experience working at a dealership contracts desk.
  • Experience with automotive dealership software; Reynolds & Reynolds experience is highly preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of laws and regulations related to new and pre-owned vehicle sales contracts and sales tax.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when handling financial information and documentation.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills.
  • Proficiency in 10-key and Microsoft Excel.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable working with web-based programs and dealership systems.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • A positive, collaborative, and coachable team player who is motivated to learn and grow.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to a friendly, hardworking team environment.
  • Current California Driver's License.
  • A detail-oriented individual able to complete and verify documentation in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills relevant to a billing clerk position, with at least one year of recent applicable experience.
  • Commitment: Manage and maintain accurate schedules for new and pre-owned inventory, dealer trades, finance reserves, factory incentives, aftermarket products, and service contracts. Diligently follow up on aged items and outstanding schedule balances.
  • Excellence: Process, review, and post new and pre-owned vehicle contracts accurately and efficiently. Verify contract details and supporting documentation to ensure each deal meets company standards and applicable legal requirements.
  • Accountability: Perform compliance checks on all deals and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to vehicle sales contracts and sales tax. Complete final deal scans into Reynolds and maintain accurate dealership records.
  • Efficiency: Process payoff and equity checks in a timely and accurate manner while supporting the overall efficiency of the dealership's accounting and contracts functions.
  • Commitment: Ensure that our Penske Automotive Group dealerships run effectively and efficiently by accurately performing accounting duties as assigned.
  • Excellence: Compile and sort documents substantiating business transactions, prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records quickly and accurately.
  • Accountability: Understand and comply with all regulations that affect the accounting department, and perform tasks accurately, fairly, and in accordance with local, state, and federal statutes, as well as company policies.

If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review, and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!

Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review, and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!

Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Competencies
  • Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task 
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment with high accuracy 
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information 
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume 
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals 
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills 
  • Accounting knowledge
  • Time Management skills and ability to prioritize 
  • Excellent communication skills and works well in a team environment 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
This position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time and may involve standing and walking on occasion
This position requires the ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp
This position involves repetitive motion--primarily typing
This position requires the ability to communicate using verbal and nonverbal skills.
 
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Standard Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
 
Required Education and Experience
* High school diploma or equivalent; B.A. or Associates Degree a plus
* Two-three years accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
 
Preferred Education and Experience
Two to four year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
 
  • Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
  • Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work.
  • Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental, and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
  • Training, resources, and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience, and interests.
  • Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Pag Orange County Management-Ca227 - Santa Ana, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

First seen
September 25, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

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