Transaction Coordinator

Compass; New Jersey; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs (cash, equity, or-

Paid vacation, holidays, sick time,Par

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

FSAs

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Maven (new parent support)

Carrot (fertility benefits)

UrbanSitter network

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass is seeking a Transaction Coordinator in New Jersey to act as an operational partner for agents, handling all compliance and administrative aspects from listing to close. You will own the process, ensuring timely and accurate contract handling and commission tracking.

The role requires 2+ years in a transaction-processing or related function, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• Strong written, quantitative, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to digest detailed contracts and make informed decisions based on content.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of Agent’s contract data.

Responsibilities

• Handle document tracking for a large volume of real estate transactions from listing to close, ensuring compliance with brokerage and legal requirements.
• Ensure real estate contracts are processed properly and in a timely manner, with a focus on the details.
• Manage and track contract deadlines to ensure all timelines are met.
• Navigate company systems to validate accuracy of compliance and commission records.
• Provide support to Agents regarding commission payouts, deductions, and calculations.
• Collaborate with sales managers and other support teams to offer outstanding support to the agents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Customer service mindset

Strong written/verbal/presentation

Education

BA or BS degree preferred

Job description

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

As a Transaction Coordinator, you will serve as a strategic operational partner to our agents, managing all compliance and administrative aspects of the listing, transaction, and commission processes. By owning the operational details from contract to close, you empower Compass agents to focus entirely on building client relationships and growing their businesses. Acting as the central point of contact for all stakeholders, you will ensure a seamless, high-velocity closing experience that reflects our commitment to exceptional service.

Please note: This position requires working from our New Jersey office one day every other week, with occasional travel to other offices for special events.

At Compass You Will:

• Handle document tracking for a large volume of real estate transactions from listing to close, and/or contract to close, ensuring compliance with brokerage and legal requirements
• Ensure real estate contracts are processed properly and in a timely matter, with a focus on the details
• Manage and track contract deadlines to ensure all timelines are met
• Navigate company systems to validate accuracy of compliance and commission records
• Provide support to Agents in response to inquiries regarding commission payouts, deductions, and commission calculations
• Collaborate with sales managers and other support teams to offer outstanding support to the agents

What We Are Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience in a real estate transaction-processings function, coordination, accounting, or payroll function preferred
• Illinois real estate license required
• Familiarity with standard real estate forms used in Illinois
• Strong written, quantitative, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to digest detailed contracts and make informed decisions based on content
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Agent’s contract data
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Customer service-oriented personality
• Impeccable attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• B.A. or B.S. degree preferred

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $30.00 - 34.00 hourly; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Perks that You Need to Know About:

• Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions).
• Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave;
• medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits;
• 401(k) plan;
• flexible spending accounts (FSAs);
• commuter program;
• life and disability insurance;
• Maven (a support system for new parents);
• Carrot (fertility benefits);
• UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network);
• Employee Assistance Program;
• and pet insurance.

Do your best work, be your authentic self.

At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principlesand our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.

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