Escrow Officer

Description

• Complete closing by recording and filing documents and preparing and distributing final closing statements and title policies.
• Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, and coordinating satisfaction/release of existing liens and encumbrances against property or sellers.
• Complete calculations for prorating taxes and interest.
• Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements, assembling, preparing, reviewing, processing, and distributing closing documents, and disbursing funds.
• Read and interpret documents, such as operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure manuals;
• Determine escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Enhance organization’s efficiency, reputation, and environment by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to company’s production, profitability, image, and environment.
• Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents, reviewing documents with parties, explaining provisions and procedures, answering questions, checking documents for completeness and accuracy, and obtaining signatures.
• Write routine reports and correspondence;
• Communicate effectively with customers and other employees of organization;
• Prepare HUD/CD statements in accordance with lender instructions and applicable law.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Establish escrow accounts, handle escrow funds, and maintain records.
• Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements and collecting and reviewing documents.
• Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, prorations, and percentages.
• High School diploma or equivalent;
• 2-4 years related experience with 3+ years experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow officer and/or assistant;
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• Intermediate to expert level of Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• Strong benefits
• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• A competitive pay structure
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance