Escrow Accountant

The Escrow Accountant will be responsible for managing and reconciling escrow accounts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing exceptional customer service to clients and partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Escrow Account Management: Administer and maintain escrow accounts for real estate transactions, ensuring all funds are accurately and securely held in compliance with industry regulations.
• Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile escrow accounts to ensure that all transactions are properly documented and balanced.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, reports, and documentation related to escrow account activity.
• Client Interaction: Communicate with clients, real estate agents, title companies, and attorneys to address inquiries, resolve issues, and provide timely updates on escrow account status.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with local, state, and federal regulations governing escrow accounts and ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements.
• Disbursement Processing: Oversee the disbursement of funds from escrow accounts in accordance with the terms of real estate contracts, ensuring accurate and timely transfers.
• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records of all escrow account transactions, documents, and correspondence.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any disputes or discrepancies related to escrow accounts and funds, working collaboratively with involved parties to find equitable solutions.
• Quality Assurance: Implement internal controls and processes to safeguard escrow funds and maintain data accuracy.

Core Competencies

• Excellence
• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Giving Back

Job Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Communication/Building Relationships
• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in escrow accounting, real estate finance, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of industry-specific software and tools (e.g., escrow management software) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SoftPro.

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
• Perry Homes Family College Fund
• TalkSpace
• Pet Discount Program

Perry Homes is closely following the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and implementing processes that promote candidate and employee safety. Out of an abundance of caution, our interviewing process will now be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

***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***

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer