Escrow Officer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Two open positions; one in North Scottsdale and one in North Phoenix.

American Title is a locally owned and operated organization with a family atmosphere.  We enjoy seeing one another face-to-face in the office (this position is not eligible for remote work). 

We offer a well-rounded benefits package effective the first of the month after commencement of employment. Benefits include such plans as a company paid life insurance and disability policies, 401(K), medical, dental, vision, paid time off and much more!

AMERICAN TITLE SERVICE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ARE DEDICATED TO THE FOLLOWING:

  • A commitment to a value system based on the respect for dignity of all individuals, whether customer or supplier
  • Adherence to the highest ethical standards and expectation that each associate will maintain consistency, persistence and above all, integrity
  • Striving for excellence in all that we undertake, encouraging consistent and continuous improvement in all results
  • Recognizing that "Above all Else...Service"! to our customers maintains our existence
  • Accepting responsibility and communicating clearly if we cannot honor a commitment 

Job Description

Work Performance

  • Be familiar and comply with ATSA’s Best Practices for Escrow Handling, RESPA, Accounting and Recording best practices
  • Develop new and repeat business and responsible for establishing new escrow accounts
  • Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds; interpret and explain loan documents
  • Determine escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions
  • Obtain clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals
  • Establish escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records
  • Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents and preparing for recording
  • 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 documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and title
  • Prepare HUD by utilizing lender instructions and statements from stakeholders
  • Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds
  • Comply with regulatory requirements 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
  • Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Team Work

 

  • Proactively assist the entire office with signings, document handling, answering phones, asking how you may be of service
  • Support good working relationships with all clients; internal and external

Qualifications

 

  • An established book of business is required
  • 2+ years Escrow Assistant experience
  • Good understanding of RESPA requirements
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize in a high volume/fast paced environment
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Impact experience
  • Intermediate MS Office Skills

 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.