Commercial Escrow Officer/Assistant

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting supporting our commercial title team in a variety of ways that includes performing title examinations, analyzing various data points, verifying key information, and collaborating with both internal and external customers. This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

How you will contribute

• Establish escrow accounts and act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company.
• Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents.
• Ensure all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and our company policy.
• Determine closing requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.
• Establish escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction.
• Complete calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures.
• Complete closing by recording and filing (or confirming the recordation and filing of) documents, prepare settlement statements utilizing lender instructions and in accordance with established policies and procedures, and distribute final closing statements and title.
• Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Use technical bulletins and other resources to evaluate and resolve problems.
• Collaborate with other members of the commercial team as necessary.

Send cover letter, resumé, and references.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Background checks will be performed on the final candidates.