Escrow Coordinator

C4000 Stewart Title Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Stewart Title Company in Houston seeks an entry-level Escrow Assistant to support residential and commercial escrow processes, handling administrative tasks within a production center or title team.

Responsibilities include preparing files, balancing disbursements, communicating with lenders and buyers, and following procedures to ensure accurate settlements. A high school diploma is required; bachelor's preferred. 0–2 years of related experience is typical, with benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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.
• Individual contributor working under direct supervision with little autonomy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Provides escrow services for residential and commercial resale, new construction, refinance, relocation and timeshare transactions. Supports 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 title team.

Key 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
• 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.