Property Tax Specialist

Loan Administration at Valon

The Loan Administration team at Valon powers our operations and ensures we continue to run smoothly. We onboard loans, handle insurance, process payments, and offer a first-class experience to Valon's homeowners from behind the scenes. 

About the Role

The Property Tax Specialist will be responsible for paying real estate taxes for our escrowed and non-escrowed accounts in a timely and accurate manner. This person will also maintain property records, monitor disbursements from third-party tax vendors, and directly resolve our homeowners’ tax-related issues. 

Responsibilities

• Pay taxes in single-processing modes by installment due dates for specific payees, including tax disbursements to avoid incurring interest or penalties.
• Oversee tax-related check and wire fund movements to ensure timely payment.
• Register new taxpayees upon request.
• Confirm escrowed funds are sufficient to make required payments.
• Procure and process property tax refunds.
• Monitor and drive resolution for delinquent accounts in the loan portfolio.
• Review reports to ensure compliance with state, federal, and investor guidelines.
• Liaise with third-party vendors, including tax authorities and title companies, to resolve homeowner issues.
• Complete vendor audits monthly.

Ideal Background

• 2+ years of mortgage servicing experience within an escrow function or a tax service provider.
• Previous experience with servicing Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loans.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent critical thinking and logical reasoning abilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to solve business problems and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to appear and collaborate in regularly held in-person meetings.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary and a 401(k) plan—with a 4% annual match!
• Hours: No weekends or late nights required!
• Generous amount of paid time off: 17 days of paid time off, 5 additional paid sick days, and 11 paid company holidays!
• Health & well-being: We’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, & vision benefits, and an EAP for additional support!
• Food & meals: In-office snacks and drinks (and Bagel Fridays)!
• Grow together: We set new employees up for success with our company-wide New Hire Orientation! Other learning and development opportunities include quarterly possibilities for promotion and annual performance reviews.
• Baby bonding time: Birthing and non-birthing parents receive 12 weeks of FULLY PAID time off to focus on their new addition(s)!