Escrow Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage real estate escrow transactions by setting up accounts, overseeing funds, processing closing documentation, and finalizing settlements.

• Identify closing requirements based on instructions from the buyer, seller, and lender.

• Request title reports and address any title defects, liens, or encumbrances.

• Create escrow accounts, deposit funds, and keep accurate records.

• Prepare, gather, review, organize, and clarify transaction and closing documents.

• Calculate prorated taxes and interest.

• Secure signatures and ensure the completeness and accuracy of documents.

• Record and file documents, and distribute final closing statements and titles.

• Generate settlement statements following lender instructions.

• Reconcile and close escrow accounts, followed by fund disbursement.

• Adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Enhance job knowledge through educational opportunities, publications, networks, and professional organizations.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent qualification.

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.

• Preferably experience directly managing escrow transactions as an escrow assistant.

• Valid licensing/certification as mandated by the applicable state.

• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the escrow/title sector.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong client relations and organizational capabilities.

• Competence in writing reports and correspondence.

• Ability to communicate effectively before groups of clients or employees.

• Skill in calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Detail-oriented and professional; capable of managing confidential information.

• Ability to interact with real estate sellers, buyers, agents, and brokers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k.

• PTO/paid sick leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• An inclusive, people-first workplace culture.

• Opportunities for educational and professional development.