Escrow Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

IN-OFFICE

Escrow Accounting Analyst

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for leading and training the Escrow Accounting Analysts. Additionally, will step in as backup for Escrow Accounting Analysts as needed.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Train and cross train team.
• Generate reports and review files for negative balances.
• Assist with the deposits and disbursements of wire transfer operations.
• Review file balances and examines and corrects any negative balances.
• Review and reissue stale-dated checks.
• Conduct daily deposits identifying incoming wires and applying to the appropriate file and trust account.
• Manage, review, and clear Trial Balances and Outstanding Checks
• Verify and add wiring instructions to the payoff database.
• Review, post, and issue of stale-dated checks and ledgers.
• Review monthly reconciliations of escrow/trust accounts.
• Enter, review, and approve wire entries as needed.
• Download and distribute reports to various departments.
• Assist the escrow team with voiding checks, stop payments, confirming wires details, troubleshooting wires, receipting-in checks, etc.
• Take direction from Management and work in a team environment.
• Take phone calls and expeditiously respond to Escrow team and customer requests and inquiries.
• Building effective internal and external relationships with Escrow, Title, and customer.
• Assist the Accounting team and Accounting Manager as requested
• Cross-train on all team members duties
• Assist with vacation coverage for the team
• Operate office equipment (I.e. copier, scanner, fax machine, e- mail).
• Additional duties, as defined by the Manager.

Experience

Required:

• 2 years experience in escrow accounting.
• Knowledge of banking systems and ability to properly balance an escrow/sub-escrow transaction.
• Ability to handle a high volume of wires with accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to professionally handle general inquiries from clients in an expeditious manner.
• Strong math and/or accounting skills
• Strong client relations skills.
• Be a dedicated self-starter, requiring little direction to perform daily duties
• Strong organization skills and attention for details
• Ability to be flexible and conform to shifting priorities
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under time constraints and deadlines
• Ability to work overtime at certain periods of the month

Special Requirements:

• Strong data Entry skills
• Experience using Excel, Word, Outlook
• Accounting and Banking experience a plus
• Strong computer skills are a must
• Strong typing skills are a must
• Able to follow all company procedures and policies including meeting the company customer service expectations

• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a collaborative job environment.

First Integrity Title has been privately owned and operated for over 25 years and has consistently grown its market share to become one of the top-tier national title companies with hundreds of employees.

We believe first and foremost, in focusing on the needs and aspirations of our clients. This client first focus permeates in everything we do, from our service levels, product quality, pricing and insuring your transaction.

Our primary goal is to deliver exceptional customer service from start to finish so at the closing table we have exceeded our clients’ expectations. We are devoted to exemplifying strength, service and stability.