Escrow Officer

Ohio Real Title Agency; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Annual company events

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Birthday and anniversary recognitions

Job summary

A title services provider in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Escrow Officer to manage and close residential, commercial, and refinance transactions. The role requires a minimum of one year of experience, a high school diploma, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing escrow transactions, ensuring documents are signed, and coordinating with clients. The company offers various benefits including a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance, and paid time off. Join an ambitious team committed to excellence and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare escrow transactions for closing.
• Ensure all documents are complete and signed.
• Explain provisions and procedures with clients.
• Comply with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate signing appointments.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Notary commission

Job description

Ohio Real Title is a premier provider of title services to the financial, legal, and real estate communities. We are unique in prioritizing a work-life balance, showing care to our employees, and operating by principles of trust and understanding. With a 20% growth rate over the last five years, we seek ambitious professionals to advance alongside the company. But don't worry; no matter how much the company grows, we never lose the feeling of family at ORT. We're not your typical title company.

The Escrow Officer position at Ohio Real Title focuses on closing a mix of residential, commercial, and refinance transactions and requires diligence, precision, and customer orientation. Our Escrow Officers work in a robust team environment with extra support at every level. Our process is streamlined so that our teams maximize volume and minimize stress. It all adds up.

We're seeking someone who enjoys working on a team committed to doing things right. Our Values Statement says, "Sound, durable relationships based on trust yield the best results," and we mean it – with clients and our staff. You'll learn our processes from experienced staff and be positioned to succeed in our fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. If you want to work hard with others on the administrative tasks involved in title processing, you are the person we're looking for.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-year experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferences

• Notary commission

Escrow Officer Job Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Prepare escrow transactions for closing
• Ensure all documents are complete and signed
• Explain provisions and procedures with clients
• Comply with regulatory requirements and enforce adherence to requirements
• Ensure escrow transactions are sufficiently funded and balanced
• Coordinate signing appointments
• Prepare filing documents for recording
• Engage in other activities and special projects as may be assigned

Escrow Officer Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task
• Motivated and able to self-direct
• Great attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Medical
• Vision
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Life
• 401(k) with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution at no cost to the employee
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Basic Life
• AD&D

We like to have fun, too! Other perks include annual company events, a 3% contribution to your 401k even if you don't contribute, company-wide contests, birthday and anniversary recognitions, annual reviews, and more!

Ohio Real Title provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.