Escrow Accounting Coordinator

About the Company

Join Near North Title Group, a dynamic and rapidly expanding company dedicated to fostering partnerships and safeguarding our clients' interests. Renowned for our "get to yes" approach, we have earned a solid reputation through thought leadership, exceptional service, and organizational excellence. Our client roster includes top real estate developers, REITs, law firms, and lenders across the country.

The Escrow Accounting Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Escrow Closing Team with Escrow Accounting Functions. This includes incoming and outgoing wires, wire verifications, maintaining accurate books, accounts receivables for non-closing escrow files, Underwriter Remittance, and daily financial entries and reconciliations by performing daily accountings tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries and recordings.

• Review documentation for release of outgoing wires
• Perform Wire Verifications as needed
• Assist with Escrow Requests email box
• Process & disburse vendor payments by comparing vendor invoice amounts and reconcile to amounts collected
• Work with Escrow Officers to resolve discrepancies and resolve prior to payment
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• College degree in accounting or finance preferred
• 1 - 3 years of experience in banking, accounting, finance or bookkeeping
• Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) welcome
• Experience in real estate or other professional services environments is preferred
• Proficient with Great Plains or similar accounting software
• Proficient with MS Excel, Outlook, Word and other business software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, accurate and organized with a sense of urgency
• Travel expectations:
  Occasion travel is expected. Most of which is done via the use of the employee’s personal automobile. Occasional interstate or overnight travel may be required.

We are a growing company with a mission to partner with and protect our clients, and a reputation for a “get to yes” attitude earned through our thought leadership, exceptional service, and organizational excellence. Our success in enabling transactions to flow seamlessly is why our clients are some of the top real estate developers, REITs, law firms and lenders in the country.

Near North is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company that is built around collaboration, responsiveness, integrity and community. We are searching for people to join our team who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide a positive impact on the growth and success of our expanding company. Come grow with us!

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance & long-term disability
• Voluntary short-term disability & supplemental life insurance
• Competitive PTO and holiday pay
• Volunteer PTO – “Day of Service” to volunteer in your local community
• Access to company-owned ski condo in Beaver Creek, CO

We are honored to announce that Near North has been awarded the Gold Level Designation from the MEECO Leadership Institute. As recipients of this designation, Near North joins the likes of the Ford Motor Company, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson and Fed Ex as companies working strategically to transform current and future leaders. This designation recognizes our use of best practice executive coaching and organizational development to develop leaders who build our firm.