Remote Escrow Assistant - Settlement & Post-Closing

Abacus Group (United States); New York (NY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group is seeking an Escrow Assistant for our Manhattan, NY area. The role supports escrow and settlement operations, manages file maintenance, deposits, and post-closing activities while ensuring compliance with industry requirements.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of escrow/funding experience, ideally with title escrow accounting and familiarity with SoftPro for funding and post-closing tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of escrow, funding, and/or accounts payable experience.
• Experience in title escrow accounting.
• Working knowledge of title settlement and escrow funding procedures preferred.
• Ability to learn and use relevant aspects of the SoftPro system related to funding and post-closing activities.

Responsibilities

• Support escrow and settlement operations by following company policies and industry requirements.
• Record settlement escrow activity and assist with accurate file maintenance.
• Monitor incoming deposits and ensure timely placement of funds into escrow accounts.
• Coordinate settlement disbursements using approved statements and verified payment instructions.
• Maintain post-closing escrow accounts, disbursements, and related documentation.
• Review escrow trial balances, identify outstanding items, and assist with resolution efforts.
• Track title policies, workshare revenue, accounts receivable, and collection activity.
• Prepare workshare invoices and supporting documentation.
• Utilize escrow management software to maintain transaction records and support operations.
• Assist underwriting, production, and accounting teams with settlement and post-closing activities.

Skills

Escrow accounting

SoftPro experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SoftPro

Job description

Abacus Group is seeking an Escrow Assistant for our Manhattan, NY area. The role supports escrow and settlement operations, manages file maintenance, deposits, and post-closing activities while ensuring compliance with industry requirements.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of escrow/funding experience, ideally with title escrow accounting and familiarity with SoftPro for funding and post-closing tasks.