Escrow officer

Position : Escrow Officer

Location : San Marcos, CA 92069

Contract : 6 / 7 / 2024 9 / 16 / 2024

Schedule : Monday Friday; 8 : 00 AM 4 : 30 PM, Potential OT as needed.

Pay Range : $20.00 hourly, paid weekly.

Potential for extension and temp to perm depending on performance, attendance, and business needs.

Fully Onsite This position is onsite unless it moves to a permanent position at which time it would be hybrid.

Job Description :

• Establish escrow accounts and process transactions for vacation ownership properties in accordance with established policies and procedures for developers, brokers, and consumers in a high volume, streamlined environment.
• Strong customer service skills are needed to handle calls and requests, answer questions, and gather and provide information to clients.
• Receive contracts from clients, review purchase agreements, set up accounts, and verify data.
• Prepare conveyance documents, record documents in multiple states.
• Create title insurance policies and distribute funds for each transaction.
• Prepare tax documents as may be required.
• Prepare closing documents on all transactions, including those that may have unique features or complicated matters.
• Calculate title and escrow rates, including payoffs, and tax prorations as applicable, based on transaction type, state regulations, and divisional filed title manuals.
• Proficient in escrow closings, fee calculations, and recording processes in multiple states.
• Review and understand contracts and purchase agreements to facilitate escrow closing, create and / or interpret amendments and cancellation instructions.
• Review and verify title search results and perform research to clear title and provide basic solutions for curative action.
• Verify receipt of deposit(s) and closing funds, balance file ensuring accurate accounting of all funds, disburse funds as per closing instructions, including preparing and sending wires.
• Understand and follow the requirements of attorney or lender closing instructions when required.
• Perform quality checks on files.
• Communicate any discrepancies per divisional procedures when applicable.
• Work with customers and clients to address escalated customer service issues, including coordination of dispute resolutions, understand the role as a neutral 3rd party and work with Arbiter when required.

Required Skills :

• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Time Management Skills
• Able to manage a high volume of data and information.
• Communication Skills verbal & written, teamwork skills, computer proficient including Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
• Thorough knowledge of escrow and title requirements based on transaction type, state regulations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions :

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Use of computers and technology.

Here at Canon Recruiting, People are our priority, and we are committed to Include Diversity in every segment of who we are.

It is only through our Diversity, we are made a stronger organization, and increase our ability to provide top tier candidates that our clients have come to know Canon for.

We have an inclusive environment all employees are celebrated for their unique differences. The different perspectives and experiences of our workforce give us the competitive advantage that is essential for success in an ever-changing market.

By promoting inclusion with the same enthusiasm, we devote to quality and competency, and using the experience from a diverse assortment of backgrounds and experiences, Canon is able to improve the services and value we deliver to clients, employees, and customers.

Canon Recruiting is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Canon Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email our HR team.

Last updated : 2024-07-12

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