Escrow Officer

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking an Escrow Officer for their Financial Service Title-Escrow Department. The right candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of real estate closings (escrow) as directed by the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks and functions of the Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Technician, and Assistant Escrow Officer
• Complete routine residential resale, refinance, or builder escrow transactions
• Prepare escrow instructions and amendments, if applicable
• Deposit escrow funds, prepare disbursements, and balance all escrow-related accounts
• Perform general office functions as necessary
• Train Escrow Technicians and Assistant Escrow Officers
• Solicit escrow and title business from Realtors, lenders, builders, sellers, and buyers
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals through social, professional, civic, and community groups to promote the company’s goodwill and develop future business
• Conduct closings with customers
• Assist Senior Escrow Officers as necessary and as directed
• Perform other duties as required or requested by supervisor
• Obtain and maintain escrow and/or title business while adhering to all company policies and government regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise employees in the Escrow Department
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, and address complaints and resolve problems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or four to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Notary certification

Skills

The employee should have knowledge of:

• Proper telephone etiquette
• Basic accounting/bookkeeping procedures
• Basic real estate/escrow/title terminology
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Century Title automation system, including keyboard proficiency

The employee should have the ability to:

• Organize and prioritize tasks
• Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Recognize and solve problems independently
• Ask for assistance when needed
• Operate office equipment
• Be flexible and able to move from task to task

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits