Escrow Officer; in office

Escrow Officer

We are looking to add an Escrow Officer to our growing team. This is an in-office position located at 650 College Road East, Suite 3390, Princeton, NJ.

• Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements
• Act as a neutral liaison between file parties, adhere to company policy, and monitor and mitigate risk to the company
• Ensure all funds are properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and company policy
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the escrow account and provide these reports to the parties involved in the transaction
• Examine property titles, mortgages, and trust deed documents
• Prepare legal documents for the closure of the sale
• Complete closing by recording and filing documents, preparing, and distributing final closing statements and title

• 2-4 years of escrow-related experience
• Experience in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania preferred
• Direct experience handling escrow transactions
• Openness to new technology and proprietary programs; adjusts easily to new workflow
• Passion for helping customers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal team and external customers; comfortable using various types of communication to meet customer needs
• Problem solving with strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to navigate internal and external resources to resolve issues
• Thrives in contributing to a team working together to deliver beyond customer expectations
• Comfortable guiding and supporting future talent learning the business
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications and technologies
• Valid licensing or certification as required by applicable state
• High school diploma or equivalent

First American offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.