Commercial Escrow Officer

WESTERN TITLE DIVISION

Job Description:

A Commercial Escrow Officer is responsible for closing, commercial single-site transactions; commercial multi-site refinance and sale transactions; for accounting and escrow functions; for answering inquiries from customers and staff on pending transactions; and for maximum levels of customer satisfaction in the providing of title and closing services.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Closing of commercial transactions including but not limited to preparation of settlement statements, review of escrow instructions, adhering to local closing customs, initiating wires and approving wires as needed, recording documents, trial balance maintenance.
• Responsible for oversight of escrow assistant(s)
• Support Title and Escrow Administrator as needed
• Work with underwriting staff and Escrow Administrator on closing and post-closing functions
• Coordinate local recordings
• Manage post-closing escrows
• Transaction accounting
• Ability to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Ability to supervise assistants and support staff, as necessary;
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple site projects and portfolios;
• Be responsible for the management of revenue
• Must be personable, positive and a professional representative of the Company
• Regular consistent attendance is required
• Ability to accept supervision
• Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships. Must be able to get along and interact with others, i.e., peers, supervisors, outside customers, and vendors, by email, phone and in person
• Ability to work overtime as requested and approved by supervisor.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven Commercial Escrow Closing experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform under pressure and be flexible with disruptions throughout the workday
• Must be able to work approved and requested overtime, by supervisor

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Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans

• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match

• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan

• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children

• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

• Paid Disability benefits

• Paid time off programs

• 11 Company paid holidays per year

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Educational Assistance Program

• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance

• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge

• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer