Escrow Officer

BancForce; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Workway, Inc. is hiring an Escrow Officer to manage escrow transactions from opening through closing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service.

The role involves coordinating with buyers, sellers, lenders, title companies, and real estate agents to facilitate timely closings. Applicants should have at least 5 years in escrow and 2+ years as an Escrow Officer, with strong knowledge of escrow and title practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the escrow industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Escrow Officer.
• Strong knowledge of escrow and title practices, procedures, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Open, manage, fund, and close residential, commercial, refinance, and FSBO escrow transactions.
• Prepare, review, and process escrow instructions, settlement statements, deeds, and other closing documents.
• Ensure escrow files are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and industry regulations.
• Coordinate with buyers, sellers, lenders, title companies, and real estate agents to facilitate timely closings.
• Review and execute closing documents and ensure all funding and closing conditions are satisfied.
• Resolve title, lien, and escrow-related issues that may affect closing.
• Prepare closing figures, disburse funds, and complete post-closing documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining clear, timely communication throughout the transaction process.

Skills

Escrow industry experience

Escrow officer experience

Escrow knowledge

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are a professional staffing firm, working with organizations across the country to place exceptional candidates. Currently, we have an Escrow Officer opportunity with a well-known credit union that invests in its people, supports professional growth, and remains deeply connected to the communities we serve.

The Escrow Officer is responsible for managing escrow transactions from opening through closing while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Your specific duties will include:

• Open, manage, fund, and close residential, commercial, refinance, and FSBO escrow transactions.


• Prepare, review, and process escrow instructions, settlement statements, deeds, and other closing documents.


• Ensure escrow files are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and industry regulations.


• Coordinate with buyers, sellers, lenders, title companies, and real estate agents to facilitate timely closings.


• Review and execute closing documents and ensure all funding and closing conditions are satisfied.


• Resolve title, lien, and escrow-related issues that may affect closing.


• Prepare closing figures, disburse funds, and complete post-closing documentation.


• Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining clear, timely communication throughout the transaction process.

Required qualifications for the position include:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the escrow industry.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Escrow Officer.


• Strong knowledge of escrow and title practices, procedures, and documentation.


• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications for the position include:

• Experience with commercial real estate transactions.


• Experience with mobile home transactions.


• Experience with bulk transfer transactions.

Pay Rate Range: $29.00 - $36.00 an hour

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and location. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision as well as a 401(k) plan.

Workway, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Company Description

Workway was created specifically to service the hiring needs of banks, credit unions, mortgage, and related financial services firms. A well-established, trusted name in the financial industry, we are known not only as the staffing service of choice for employers, but also as a reliable, well-connected place for our employees to find great job opportunities. For our clients, this means that we have an extensive referral database that has been built over the years by satisfied employees.