Automotive Administrative Assistant

Automotive Administrative Assistant

Bowditch Ford | Newport News, VA

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Bowditch Ford is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Automotive Administrative Assistant with experience in accounting, vehicle titling, and customer service to support our dealership office. Locally owned and serving Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula since 1949, Bowditch Ford is building its next chapter. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in accurate work, keeps paperwork moving, and treats customers and coworkers with respect.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily accounting tasks, data entry, and maintaining accurate dealership records.
• Prepare, review, and process vehicle title and registration paperwork.
• Track outstanding documents and follow up to keep transactions moving.
• Review paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Answer calls, assist customers, and direct questions to the appropriate department.
• Maintain organized files and protect confidential customer and dealership information.
• Work with the sales, service, and accounting teams to resolve paperwork questions.
• Provide general administrative support to the dealership office.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with accounting or bookkeeping and vehicle title processing.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and learning dealership software.
• A dependable, professional approach and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Automotive dealership office experience and familiarity with Virginia DMV paperwork preferred.

Help Keep Bowditch Moving

If you enjoy working with numbers, keeping details organized, and helping people, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed with your résumé and a brief description of your accounting and titling experience.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person