Escrow Officer (PGP Title)

PGP Title; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

PGP Title in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Escrow Officer to manage settlement operations for real estate transactions. The role acts as a liaison among buyers, sellers, lenders and related departments to ensure accurate closing documentation.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of escrow experience, a high school diploma, and strong customer service and communication skills to support a fast-paced office environment. In-office work five days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of escrow officer/assistant escrow officer experience preferred.
• Notary license requirements per state may apply.
• Strong customer service and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of settlement transactions and prepare/coordinate settlement statements and deeds.
• Verify loan documents, insurance documentation, seller statements, and contract details.
• Obtain signatures for closing and explain documents to parties as needed.
• Follow escrow accounting guidelines and Good Funds statutes; manage funds collection/disbursement.
• Review escrow QA reports and resolve issues to ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure timely flow of information between settlement, recording, and accounting departments.
• Address post-closing issues and adhere to workflow processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

OneNote

SoftPro

Job description

This position is 100% in office Monday - Friday in Bloomington, MN

NO BOOK OF BUSINESS NEEDED!

Job Summary

The Escrow Officer is primarily responsible for performing tasks related to settlement operations in the closing of real estate transactions. Acts as liaison between all parties to the transaction including homebuyer, seller, mortgage, accounting and other areas within the Title & Escrow Process.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the settlement transactions including preparation and approval of Settlement Statements, preparation and coordination of deeds, verify accuracy of loan documents, insurance documentation, seller statements, and contract or sales agreement.
• Obtain signatures for closing transactions, explain all documents executed as needed, and facilitate questions/answers between parties to the transaction.
• Follow Escrow Accounting Business Practice Guidelines which includes but is not limited to collection and disbursement of funds while complying with required State and Federal Good Funds statutes.
• Review escrow quality assurance reports and resolve any outstanding issues to ensure compliance with required business policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate flow of information and documentation from settlement team to Recording and Accounting Departments
• Correct and resolve any post-closing issues that arise.
• Ensure adherence to workflow processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Scope

• Decision Impact: Individual
• Department Responsibility: None
• Budgetary Responsibility: No
• Direct Reports: No
• Indirect Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: Ability to exert minimal force of 25 pounds to carry, lift, push, pull and otherwise move objects. On occasions, may have to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Required Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-3 years Escrow Officer/Assistant Escrow Officer experience

Required Licensing, Registration And/or Certifications

• Licensing requirements as required by State/Federal Agencies
• Notary Public license requirements as required by State

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Customer service skills with experience engaging with diverse homebuyer demographics.
• Ability to multi-task and handle fast paced and demanding work environment
• Effective follow up skills and attention to detail
• Ability to adjust well to change
• Ability to collaborate effectively across dispersed teams in multiple locations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with OneNote and SoftPro is a plus
• Demonstrates effective collaboration skills to promote teamwork and communication among various departments and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates proactive initiative and self-motivation to drive tasks and projects forward independently.
• Exhibits exceptional time management and prioritization skills to efficiently meet deadlines and optimize task workflows.

SALARY RANGE:

$26.06 to $32.60 hourly depending upon experience.

This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on the successful completion of defined performance objectives.

Benefits:

• In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of sick pay.
• Moreover, eligible employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 15 PTO days per year (and up to 20 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service).
• Employees are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Plan.
• Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employees are covered by company-paid disability, basic life insurance and parental leave.
• Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, are also available.
• In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable).
• Employees may also be eligible for state required benefits such as paid family and medical leave insurance and/or paid sick time as applicable.

Additional Information

• This position is office-based, requiring in-office attendance five days a week to foster team collaboration and ensure direct customer engagement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

All employees must be committed to fair and nondiscriminatory lending, in conformity with the Equal Credit Opportunity and Fair Housing acts, and to compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies. Employees must act responsibly in their efforts to provide financial services to Pulte customers and to provide support to Pulte's core purposes.

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a comprehensive pre-hire background check including credit, criminal, education and employment.

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