Job Summary: The Escrow Officer is responsible to effectively manage the real estate closing transaction for insuring title insurance. This position requires the Escrow Officer to exercise extreme independent judgment and to possess the knowledge and experience necessary to efficiently handle any situation which may arise during the escrow process. Job Roles: • Manage the entire real estate closing process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions • Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions • Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance is issued at closing • Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction • Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of title insurance • Conduct closing with customer, realtor, lenders, and attorneys • Assist customers and clients with closing related questions • Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct • Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired according to instructions • Verify against the HUD statement that all disbursements have been paid correctly • Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal, and lien information • Manage and develop client relationships to ensure future real estate closing transactions • Market new business and make calls on current and prospective clients • Correspond with lenders, builders, real estate agents and attorneys as needed • Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Accounts payable/accounts receivable dutiesCompute figures such as totals, balances and commissionsDevelop and/or update procedures, policies and standardsCollect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping and complete banking transactions with accuracy.Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders and address complaints. Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, checks and customer statementsMaintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services. Train other staff members to perform work activities.Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. Administer more efficient processes.Build strong relationships with co-workers and customers.