Escrow Officer Associate

First American; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

First American is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support real estate transactions by handling escrow accounts, processing closing documents, and ensuring compliance with company policies. You will act as a neutral liaison while managing funds and preparing transaction documents.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in escrow, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a commitment to client relations and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience as an Escrow Assistant
• Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable
• Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Good client relations and organizational skills
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Orders title reports for issuing title insurance, resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.
• Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Client relations

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Report writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

We are Placer Title Company, a Mother Lode Holding Company. We are a family! We like to throw a big party. We like to laugh out loud and have loads of fun. We encourage growth within our company. We are proud of the fact that our employees & leaders are passionate about taking care of their customers and in supporting each other. We take care of our people. We don’t just tell our folks how much we appreciate them, we show them. Each and every day.

What We Do

Responsible for handling real estate transactions by establishing new escrow accounts, managing funds, processing documents for closings, and completing settlements in accordance with established policies and procedures. Acts as a neutral liaison between file parties, adheres to company policy, and monitors and mitigates risk to the company.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Orders title reports for issuing title insurance, resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
• Establishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records.
• Prepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents.
• Completes calculations by prorating taxes and interest.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and company policy by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

High School diploma or equivalent

5 + years’ experience as an Escrow Assistant

Experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant preferable

Valid Licensing/Certification as required by applicable state

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry field

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Good client relations and organizational skills

Ability to write reports and correspondence

Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information

$19.12 - $23.39

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work.

First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.