Escrow Specialist: Real Estate Closings & Settlements

Acrisure; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Title is seeking an experienced Escrow Officer to support the closing and settlement process for real estate transactions. This on-site role involves preparing accurate settlement statements, verifying payments and wiring information, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure proper disbursement of funds.

The ideal candidate has strong experience reviewing settlement statements and a solid understanding of real estate closings.

Qualifications

• 2 years escrow/closing experience in the Title industry.
• Experience preparing and reviewing settlement statements.
• Strong understanding of real estate closing and settlement processes.
• National Closing Coordinator or multi-state closing experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in financial and transaction information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively resolve issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across closing, escrow, funding, and wiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely settlement statements for real estate transactions, ensuring all fees, credits, payoffs, taxes, and other transaction-related amounts are properly reflected.
• Review and verify payment amounts, wiring instructions, and other financial information associated with closings.
• Work closely with the internal wiring and disbursement teams to provide accurate wire disbursement instructions.
• Review closing documentation and transaction details to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy prior to closing and disbursement.
• Coordinate with internal teams and other parties involved in the transaction to obtain information needed to finalize settlement statements.
• Ensure settlement and disbursement activities are completed in accordance with company procedures, underwriting requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete transaction records and documentation.
• Assist with resolving settlement, funding, or disbursement discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage multiple transactions and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide responsive and professional support to internal and external partners throughout the closing process.

Skills

Escrow Experience

Settlement Statements

Multi-State Closings

Attention to Detail

Job description

Advantage Title is seeking an experienced Escrow Officer to support the closing and settlement process for real estate transactions. This on-site role involves preparing accurate settlement statements, verifying payments and wiring information, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure proper disbursement of funds.

The ideal candidate has strong experience reviewing settlement statements and a solid understanding of real estate closings.