Warranty Administrator - Audi of West Houston

Company Description

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

At Audi West Houston, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

• $28.00 - $30.00 / hour
• Hybrid work schedule 
• Candidates must be based in Houston, as the role requires on-site presence during the initial training period and until proficiency in the position is achieved

Job Description

Summary

The Warranty Administrator will manage and optimize our dealership’s warranty claim processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and maximum reimbursement from OEMs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately process and submit manufacturer warranty claims, ensuring full compliance with OEM policies and timelines.
• Audit repair orders for proper documentation, labor ops, technician notes, and time stamps to reduce claim denials and chargebacks.
• Reconciles all warranty receivables with payments through the appropriate accounting schedule.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all manufacturer warranty matters, including audits, inquiries, goodwill requests, and program submissions.
• Collaborate with service advisors, technicians, and parts personnel to ensure warranty documentation is complete, consistent, and audit-ready.
• Tracks warranty parts by tagging with repair order number, date of replacement, and date on which part may be disposed.
• Arranges for parts to be shipped to the factory or distributor, or to be scrapped.
• Monitor and manage warranty receivables, aging reports, and claim status to ensure timely reimbursement and minimize outstanding balances.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive warranty administration experience in a dealership setting.
• Strong knowledge of OEM warranty policies and procedures, with the ability to audit and submit claims accurately and independently.
• Proficiency in dealership management systems (DMS) such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation review skills to ensure clean, compliant repair orders and minimize chargebacks.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with service, parts, and manufacturer contacts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Audi warranty systems and programs, including familiarity with Audi Warranty Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Experience navigating warranty audits and resolving denied or underpaid claims.
• Working knowledge of parts return processes and core tracking for warranty-related parts.

Additional Information

Compensation (Hourly):

• $28.00 - $30.00 / hour
  • Depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule:

• FULL TIME
• Hybrid work schedule 
• Candidates must be based in Houston, as the role requires on-site presence during the initial training period and until proficiency in the position is achieved
• 5 days a week / 2 days off
• Sundays off

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Sundays off
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines