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American Title Service Agency

Escrow Officer

American Title Service Agency, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261

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Receptionist / Escrow Assistant (in office) American Title is a locally owned and operated organization with a family atmosphere. We enjoy seeing one another face‑to‑face in the office (this position is not eligible for remote work).

We offer a well‑rounded benefits package effective the first of the month after commencement of employment. Benefits include company‑paid life insurance and disability policies, 401(K), medical, dental, vision, paid time off and much more.

AMERICAN TITLE SERVICE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ARE DEDICATED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Commitment to a value system based on the respect for dignity of all individuals, whether customer or supplier

Adherence to the highest ethical standards and expectation that each associate will maintain consistency, persistence and above all, integrity

Striving for excellence in all that we undertake, encouraging consistent and continuous improvement in all results

Recognizing that "Above all Else…Service" to our customers maintains our existence

Accepting responsibility and communicating clearly if we cannot honor a commitment

Job Description Work Performance

Familiar and comply with ATSA’s Best Practices for Escrow Handling, RESPA, Accounting and Recording best practices

Develop new and repeat business and responsible for establishing new escrow accounts

Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing funds; interpreting and explaining loan documents

Determine escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions

Obtain clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals

Establish escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining records

Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documents and preparing for recording

Complete calculations by prorating taxes and interest

Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signatures

Complete closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and title

Prepare HUD by utilizing lender instructions and statements from stakeholders

Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds

Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Team Work

Proactively assist the entire office with signings, document handling, answering phones, asking how you may be of service

Support good working relationships with all clients; internal and external

Qualifications

Established book of business is required

2+ years Escrow Assistant experience

Good understanding of RESPA requirements

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize in a high volume/fast paced environment

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Impact experience

Intermediate MS Office Skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Sales and Management

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