Escrow Officer

American Title Service Agency•Scottsdale, AZ

37d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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