Escrow Officer

Responsibilities

• Communicates and coordinates daily responsibilities with the Branch or Escrow Manager
• Obtains demands/releases to clear title
• Draws instructions and supporting documents for signing
• Audits and closes file when all funds and documents are received
• Disburses funds
• Writes escrow instructions consistent with the requirements of the parties and obtains their approval
• Estimates the amount of money required to close escrow and obtains buyers' and sellers' deposits
• Reviews commitment and/or preliminary title report to verify vesting and legal description
• Reconciles discrepancies between instructions and title report with title officer and/or principals
• Orders beneficiary statements or demands, fire insurance, loan interest, rents and other prorated items
• Directs and may participate in the preparation of settlement sheets
• Trains, supervises, guides and assigns work to other associates in office
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary information and escrow transactions
• Understands and complies with escrow accounting procedures
• Understands and complies with Good Funds Law
• Solicits business in-person, development functions or activities or virtual
• Prepares Account Servicing Setups, if applicable
• Knows Rate Manual and quotes accurate fees

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of Escrow Officer experience
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• Notary license is required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required

Qualifications

• Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds
• Requires occasional operation of construction equipment

Skills

• Customer service techniques
• Escrow accounting procedures
• Good Funds Law
• Escrow processing and closing
• Document preparation and management
• Legal research and interpretation
• Financial calculations and reporting
• Communication and coordination skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
• Paid Parental Leave
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance (up to $30,000)
• Vacation policy (up to three weeks annually)
• Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Significant Home Purchase Discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

Pay

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an hourly rate of $27.82 - $44, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

Schedule

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job.