Escrow Coordinator

Responsible for reviewing and processing sales contracts and related disclosures in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.  Fast, frequent and accurate communication is critical within the department and between Sales associates, Field associates, Lenders and Title companies. The paperwork is substantial and must be processed, tracked and shared daily.  Requires extensive time on the computer at one’s workstation and frequent email and telephone communication.

Responsibilities

• Review sales documents for accuracy and completeness using community checklists
• Prepare and/or clear initial contract conditions
• Open escrow with title company, including distributing any related documents to appropriate parties
• Input escrow data in company accounting system
• Review and process contract cancelations
• Review and clear any changes in terms and conditions before close
• File all paperwork in a timely manner to ensure ease of accessibility to other associates
• Work seamlessly with all associates in the escrow department
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Three (3) - five (5) years escrow experience; homebuilding industry a plus
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license, may require occasional driving
• JD Edwards and Salesforce experience a plus
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Current Notary Public a plus
• Accurate typing 60-70 wpm
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Must possess a professional attitude to represent company in positive manner
• Requires the ability to work while functioning under the stress of problem solving and time sensitive deadlines
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality relative to daily work schedule is required
• Follow directions from a supervisor
• Interact well with co-workers
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Accept constructive feedback
• Team player

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less.  Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard and calculator.  May be required to operate a motor vehicle.