Escrow Accountant

The Escrow Accountant I works within the Accounting department to assist with the recording, analysis, and communication of the financial results of the Company. Primary responsibilities include bank and financial account reconciliations, review and recording of financial activity, and monitoring all aspects of escrow trust accounting according to title company’s policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and record cash activity company wide.
• Prepare and maintain schedules and reports to track, analyze, and communicate the financial activity of the Company, including but not limited to the following:
• Monthly reporting of title closings.
• Financial schedules and worksheets of the Company’s property.
• Overhead analysis
• Prepare and submit journal entries to accurately record the financial transactions of the company, including but not limited to the following:
• Job costs and overhead expenses; and
• Monthly accruals.
• Preparation of account reconciliations.
• Assist with the Company’s financial statement audit process including responding to audit requests.
• Assist with administering and maintaining escrow accounts for real estate transactions, including but not limited to the following:
• Ensuring all funds are accurately and securely held in compliance with industry regulations.
• Reconciliation of escrow accounts to ensure that all transactions are properly documented and balanced.
• Assist with the financial budget process, including budget preparation and monthly budget to actual review and reporting.
• Assist with financial reporting, including but not limited to financial statement preparation.
• From time to time must complete projects on short notice with extreme time constraints.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working in MS Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBi and SoftPro.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Holidays
• PTO Leave
• New Home Discount
• Family College Fund
• Pet Discount Program

***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***

Executive Title Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer