Escrow Officer

JOB TITLE: Escrow Officer LOCATION: Circleville, OH

STATUS: Full-time

FSLA JOB CLASS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Branch Manager

REQUIRED TRAVEL: None

SUPERVISOR DUTIES: None

In the Escrow Officer role, you will process and service escrow closings, managing steps needed to transfer

the title of a property pursuant to the conditions of the real estate contract and lender instructions,

executing all closing documents necessary.

A typical day might include the following:

 Know and understand the concepts, practices and procedures within the escrow/title industry

 Ability to build strong partnerships with investors, lenders, realtors, attorneys, etc.

 Executes unparalleled customer service on a daily basis

 Aptitude to balance workload while still providing exemplary customer service and maintaining

client confidentiality

 Review Title Commitment to determine exceptions which much be cleared prior to close and/or

determine documentation necessary to waive exceptions

 Request documents necessary to close, i.e. prior policies, Payoffs of mortgages or liens, Deed(s),

Survey, LLC documents, Trust, hazard insurance, Death Certificate, Affidavit, etc.

 Execute, obtain and organize all necessary documents needed to complete a closing

 Interpret and prepare Closing Disclosures/Settlement Statements based on real estate contracts

and lender loan closing instructions, having an understanding of calculating tax pro rations,

payoffs, per diems and interest

 Knowledge and understanding of lender documents and required recordings

 Quality check all documents following closing for accuracy

 Secure any payments due from buyer/seller/lender/broker, in order to balance and disburse

funds appropriately after all funds from all parties have been received

 Maintain follow-up procedures for any transaction requiring completion of items following close

 Act as liaison between parties, communicating efficiently and effectively

 May assign work to Escrow Processor

This job might be the right fit for you if:

 You Live Our Values. You demonstrate Heartland’s shared values and do the right thing, even

when no one is watching.

 You Achieve Results. You meet and exceed goals through teamwork. You grow and apply job

knowledge and have focused execution.

 You Coach and Lead. You have strong communication, you are focused on performance

development and foster positive relationships and trust.

 You Hustle. You possess a driven work ethic to succeed and respect focused collaboration.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 High School Diploma or equivalent

Revised: 1/6/2022

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 Minimum one year of escrow processing

 Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Internet Explorer, Escrow Software (SoftPro preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 the work environment is climate controlled

 the physical demands of the job, include:

o Vision (up close and distance >2/3 of the time)

o Hearing (in person and via telephone, >2/3 of the time)

o Stoop, Kneel, Crouch and Crawl (<1/3 of the time)

o Stand, Sit and Walk (1/3-2/3 of the time)

o Speak and Listen to internal and external clients (>2/3 of the time)

o Typing (1/3-2/3 of the time)

WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT WORKING AT TCT/HEARTLAND?

 Competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: medical/dental/vision/life

insurance

 401(k) up to 4% of salary match

 Company-paid holidays

 Generous Paid Time Off

 Maternity/Paternity Leave

 Education Reimbursement

 Onsite Fitness Center

 Free Checking and Savings Accounts

 Mortgage Discount Program

TransCounty Title / Heartland Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status