Sr. Escrow Officer-California ONLY

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Sr. Escrow Officer-California ONLY Regular Full-Time San Diego, CA, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1061 Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually Accurate Group, an Industry leader in technology-driven appraisal management and title services to real estate finance providers nationwide, seeks a Senior Escrow Officer for our growing closing team in California. The Senior Escrow Officer is responsible for effectively managing the entire real estate closing transaction from opening through funding and recording, ensuring the accurate and timely issuance of title insurance in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. In addition to core escrow officer duties, this role supports management by addressing routine and low-impact escalations, reporting issues and exceptions to management for review, assisting with reporting and training initiatives, and maintaining strong client relationships ensure compliance with California escrow and regulatory requirements, including those enforced by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). This position requires a high level of California escrow, accounting, and operational knowledge to complete assigned tasks and ensure transactions meet compliance and audit standards. Work is performed within defined guidelines and is subject to supervisory review to support successful DFPI examinations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the entire real estate closing process, including compliance with real estate contracts, lender instructions, title requirements, company requirements and other written instructions. Understand the escrow process to determine what steps need to be taken to transfer the title of property pursuant to the conditions called for in the real estate contract and lender instructions. Audit level operational fluency with a level of audit understanding well enough to prevent findings, respond correctly during an exam, and remediate issues. Collaborate with title department to resolve title issues such as legal descriptions, easements, lot splits, vesting, all tax liens, abstracts of judgments, bankruptcies, boundary disputes, encroachments, list pendants, etc. Prepare all closing documents necessary to ensure title insurance is issued at closing. Oversee the issuance of checks, bills and statements, receipts, and any other documents needed to ensure customer satisfaction. Secure all documents (corrective and others) that may be required for the issuance of title insurance. Conduct closing with customers, realtors, lenders and attorneys. Assist customers and clients with close-related questions. Prior to disbursement, confirm all funds are collected, all appropriate documents are checked for accuracy, signatures are collected, and acknowledgements and legal descriptions are correct. Collect all taxes due, HOA dues and any delinquencies and/or principal and interest. Ensure all payoffs have been collected, mailed, delivered or wired according to instructions. Verify against the settlement statement that all disbursements have been paid correctly. Prior to recording, verify all legal documents for correct acknowledgements, legal description, lien information and state and county requirements. When needed, delegate work to and manage work of escrow assistants in the real estate transaction process. Manage and develop client relationships to ensure future real estate closing transactions. Market new business and make calls on current and prospective clients. Correspond with lenders, builders, real estate agents and attorneys as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Candidate must be located in the San Diego/ Anaheim area Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the escrow/title industry field. Formerly in an Escrow Officer role Understanding of what California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation examines Proven experience assisting with California State audit compliance Regularly interface with DFPI examiners during regulatory examinations Bilingual candidate is preferred but not a requirement Ability to work independently and as a team with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Strong attention to detail and able to multitask and/or reprioritize, as needed. Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills a plus Successful candidates will have the following proven skills: Minimum of 4 to 10 years in related experience and/or training Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Certifications: Licensed in title insurance per state requirements, if applicable for your state. Notary public or be bondable. Job Type: Full-time/Remote Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 based on experience Schedule: Monday -Friday (8-hour shifts with extended shifts as needed) 401K with employer matching Full medical, dental, vision, HSA, and life insurance (available day 1) Paid time off (PTO and Holiday pay) About Hiring Company Accurate Group provides technology-driven appraisal management and title services to real estate finance providers nationwide. We combine exceptional service with innovative technology and our proprietary AccurateAudit™ compliance foundation to provide banks, credit unions, non-bank lenders, loan services and capital markets firms with the best combination of speed, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and price. With Accurate Group, lenders and investment firms gain a strategic partner that can help them increase revenues, lower costs, get more accurate real estate portfolio valuations and improve compliance across all types of real estate loans, including mortgage originations, home equity, refinancing, default servicing and real estate portfolio valuations. Accurate Group is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, gender identity, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. Accurate Group, LLC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Amie Walker, Human Resource Generalist. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accurate Group