HIRING: Escrow Officer -- Diamond Bar, LA County, CA

Crossroads Escrow Services, Inc. is seeking a full time Escrow Officer/Executive Assistant to the CEO/President; the Escrow Officer is responsible for maintaining existing accounts as well as establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

        Job Summary:

·         Complete real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements, assembling, preparing, reviewing, processing, and distributing closing documents, and disbursing funds.

·         Determine escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructions.

·         Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, and coordinating satisfaction/release of existing liens and encumbrances against property or sellers.

·         Establish escrow accounts, handle escrow funds, and maintain records.

·         Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements and collecting and reviewing documents.

·         Complete calculations for prorating taxes and interest.

·         Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents, reviewing documents with parties, explaining provisions and procedures, answering questions, checking documents for completeness and accuracy, and obtaining signatures.

·         Complete closing by recording and filing documents and preparing and distributing final closing statements and title policies.

·         Prepare HUD statements in accordance with lender instructions and applicable law.

·         Close escrow account by balancing and disbursing funds.

·         Comply with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to applicable regulatory requirements.

·         Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

·         Enhance organization’s efficiency, reputation, and environment by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to company’s production, profitability, image, and environment.

Requirements:   

·         High School diploma or equivalent;

·         2-4 years related experience with 3+ years’ experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow officer and/or assistant;

·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;

·         Ability to read and interpret documents, such as operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure manuals;

·         Ability to write routine reports and correspondence;

·         Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other employees of organization;

·         Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proration’s, and percentages.

Escrow Officer Certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank is a plus. Contact Phillip Allen/Director of Marketing; submit resume to: pdallen12@verizon.net