Escrow Coordinator

Stewart Title; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

New hire training

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stewart Title in Houston provides escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions, supporting real estate deals through administrative and escrow-related tasks within a production center or title team.

The role involves assisting branch operations with disbursements, reviewing files, balancing accounts, and coordinating with lenders, buyers, and escrow officers. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s preferred, and 0–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 0–2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist branch operations with disbursement of escrow transactions by printing checks, issuing wires, creating cover letters, and issuing final Settlement Statements.
• Review and prepare closing files for disbursement once the file is closed.
• Confirm that the file balances are accurate and disburse the funds according to directions, most often by issuing checks.
• Work with lenders, buyers and escrow officers to balance files that have closed and disburse the file.
• Perform a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes.
• Follow clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Use basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members.
• Act as an individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Provides escrow services for residential and commercial resale, new construction, refinance, relocation, and timeshare transactions. Responsible for supporting real estate transactions by providing a range of administrative and support duties to assist escrow processes as part of a production center, branch office, or member of a title team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist branch operations with disbursement of escrow transactions by printing checks, issuing wires, creating cover letters, and issuing final Settlement Statements
• Review and prepare closing files for disbursement once the file is closed
• Confirm that the file balances are accurate and disburse the funds according to directions, most often by issuing checks
• Work with lenders, buyers and escrow officers to balance files that have closed and disburse the file
• Perform a wide range of support functions to assist in departmental processes
• Follow clearly defined procedures to complete daily tasks and responsibilities
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems without the consistent need to exercise discretion
• Use basic communication skills to address internal and/or external clients and/or team members
• Act as an individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Education

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred

Experience

• Typically requires 0-2 years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.