Finance Assistant

Job Details

Level
:
Entry

Job Location
:
Cornerstone Ford/Chrysler - Elk River, MN 55330

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range
: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
:
None

Job Shift
:
Swing

Job Category
:
Finance

For over fifty years, Cornerstone Auto Group has experienced continuous growth and evolution through generations of family ownership. Being family owned has its rewards. We operate on a set of standards that you don't find at other dealerships. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections with both our customers and employees. Learn more about our story of success and dedication to excellence.

We firmly believe in investing in the success of our team members. We are dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward personal and professional development through comprehensive initiatives aimed at unlocking your full potential and fostering your career advancement. This unwavering commitment to our employees has been recognized by our team members themselves, resulting in being honored as a Top Workplace in MN since 2018 and a Top Workplace USA since 2022.

We are looking for someone to join us in the role of Finance Assistant.

Benefits that we offer:

• Paid Training and Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek
• Career Path and Promotion Opportunities
• Free College Education through Strayer Online University
• Multiple health care options with corporate contribution
• Free health care option for employee
• Dental Insurance w/Corporate Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance valued at $15,000
• HSA
• 401K w/Corporate Match
• Vision Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with Fitness Discounts
• Auto Sales, Service, Parts, and Accessories Discounts
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

Primary Duties will consist of, but are not limited to:

• Conduct and see that business is conducted in an ethical and professional manner. Manage all deals signed out until all funds are collected as well as the title and lien releases are secured.
• Provides customers with thorough explanation of aftermarket products.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with several finance sources, including the manufacturer.
• Processes finance and lease deals accurately and fairly through financial sources to secure approval.
• Processes all federal, state, and dealer paperwork related to vehicle transaction.
• Understands and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect the new- and used-vehicle and finance departments.
• Completes paperwork necessary for vehicle sales and leases in a timely and efficient manner.
• Checks all paperwork for correct title, lien information, taxes, etc., before forwarding to accounting.
• Provides customers with complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
• Seeks insurance companies for insurance papers.
• Maintains insurance files.
• Provides sales force and sales managers with current information about finance and lease programs continually.
• Ensures collection of all finance and insurance fees.
• Take or review all credit applications prior to submitting to lenders.
• Submit applications to lenders.
• Works closely with F&I Managers to establish sales department goals and objectives and ensures that they are achieved.
• Maintains an adequate and current supply of all required contracts and paperwork needed for completion and finalization of car deals.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains a clean and professional work environment.

Education and/or

Experience:

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Willing to submit and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Articulate, detail-oriented and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be available to work flexible hours

Our Values:
We value our relationships. We do whats right, whats honest. We aim for excellence. We listen to really understand. We take action. We show respect. We work as teams. We strive to improve, learn. We greet each day with gratitude. We celebrate what we do together.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.