Remote Escrow Disbursement Specialist

First American; Maine; Remote; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support escrow branch operations by disbursing escrow transactions, preparing closing files, and balancing disbursements.

You'll work with escrow officers and Title Agents, require attention to detail, basic accounting, and strong customer service. Hours can range from 8:00am to 7:30pm; remote options are available to support a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years Banking and/or Escrow Experience highly preferred.
• Intermediate level MS Office and escrow related software; typing a minimum of 40 WPM.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret various instructions.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits feedback to improve service; meets commitments.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; builds morale and commitment to goals.
• Writes clearly; presents numerical data; reads and interprets written information.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals.
• Basic accounting knowledge including accounts receivable.
• Settlement statement (Closing Disclosure and ALTA) knowledge.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist escrow branch operations with disbursement of escrow transactions by setting up a disbursement ledger with checks and wires; review documents and input data from closing statements.
• Review and prepare closing files for disbursement once the file is closed; confirm balances and disburse funds per direction.
• Work with escrow officers and Title Agents to balance files that have closed and disburse the file.

Skills

Banking/Escrow

MS Office

Typing 40 WPM

Reading & Writing

Customer service

Communication

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Basic accounting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

First American is seeking an Escrow Assistant to support escrow branch operations by disbursing escrow transactions, preparing closing files, and balancing disbursements.

You'll work with escrow officers and Title Agents, require attention to detail, basic accounting, and strong customer service. Hours can range from 8:00am to 7:30pm; remote options are available to support a flexible work arrangement.