Sunroad Automotive is hiring: Finance Writer - Pacific Honda in San Diego

Finance Writer - Pacific Honda

Job Summary:

This individual must have great closing skills and a very strong CSI. The Finance Writer sells new and used car buyers financing and insurance programs. Finance Writers also work with financial lenders to give fair interest rates to buyers and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Offering vehicle financing and insurance to customers and providing them with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products, extended warranties and a complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
• Maintaining good working relationships with lenders to secure competitive interest rates and financing programs.
• Processing financing and leasing deals accurately and securing approval through financial sources as well as the proper federal, state and corporate channels.
• Understanding and complying with federal, state and local regulations that affect the new and used vehicle finance departments.
  - Responsible for maintaining the profitability of the department while controlling expenses and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Creating and maintaining a program with the sales department that will ensure all new sales are referred to the F&I department.
• Training and providing the sales team with information on finance and leasing programs as well as the benefits of the dealership's financing and extended service programs.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Two years of automotive sales experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide accounting services as detailed in financing agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as budget creation and analysis software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of financial principles, practices, and policies.
• Understanding of financial ethics
• Strong communication skills to work with customers, employees, and finance and insurance vendors.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times