Escrow Officer

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $26 - $35 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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First American

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1889

🏠 Real Estate

💸 Finance

🏢 Enterprise

Real Estate • Finance • Enterprise

First American is a historical company that has been operating since 1889, evolving into a $9 billion organization with over 20,000 employees and more than 700 offices worldwide. The company provides a range of products and services that assist homebuyers, sellers, businesses, and investors in the real estate market. With a strong focus on employee engagement and culture, First American emphasizes innovation, technology, and community involvement, driving transformation within the real estate industry.

📋 Description

• Handle real estate escrow transactions by establishing new escrow accounts, managing funds, processing closing documents, and completing settlements • Determine closing requirements from buyer, seller, and lender instructions • Order title reports for title insurance and resolve title defects, liens, and encumbrances • Establish escrow accounts, deposit funds, and maintain records • Prepare, collect, and review transaction documents, forms, and statements • Calculate prorated taxes and interest • Review closing documents with parties, explain provisions and procedures, answer questions, verify accuracy, and obtain signatures • Record and file closing documents and distribute final closing statements and title • Prepare settlement statements using lender instructions • Balance and disburse escrow funds and close escrow accounts • Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies • Maintain job knowledge through education, professional publications, networks, and organizations • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent • 2-4 years related experience • Experience directly handling escrow transactions preferable • Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications • Good client relations and organizational skills • Ability to write reports and correspondence • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume • Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information • Ability to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokers

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • PTO/paid sick leave • Employee stock purchase plan • Inclusive workplace culture • Equal opportunity employment