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Escrow Accounting Assistant Job at Old Republic in Akron

Old Republic, Akron, OH, United States


ENTERPRISE SERVICES

Job Description:

Summary:
Are you detail-oriented and love working with numbers? Join Old Republic Title, a leader in the title insurance industry, as an Escrow Accounting Assistant! In this role, you will help manage escrow accounts, ensuring smooth financial transactions by handling deposits, wire transfers, and balancing ledgers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while contributing to our company's success.

This is a fully onsite position that will require in-office attendance Monday-Friday at our Akron, OH location.

Essential Functions:

  • Keep an eagle eye on escrow accounts for daily wire transfers and balance accounts to maintain accuracy.
  • Prepare and process bank deposits swiftly and accurately.
  • Handle internal bank transfers and maintain key logs for checks and escrow shortages.
  • Process stop payments and check/deposit voids in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with the team to track escrow losses and assist in recovering outstanding funds.
  • Distribute, log, and reconcile escrow disbursement checks, solving any unbalanced ledgers weekly.
  • Work closely with payees to clear outstanding escrow checks.
  • Help pay vendor invoices and ensure transactions are smooth and on time.
What We Offer:
  • A supportive and friendly team environment.
  • Regular working hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
  • Opportunities to build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • A chance to contribute to a company that values collaboration and professional growth.
  • Occasional opportunities for overtime with approval.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, and the ability to type accurately.
  • At least one year of experience as an escrow assistant or in a similar role with a solid understanding of escrow-related accounting.
  • A professional appearance and demeanor with the ability to work well with others and maintain strong relationships.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At Old Republic Title, we value our people and foster a collaborative culture where you can thrive. You'll play a critical role in supporting our mission to provide outstanding service and financial stability to our clients. We believe in investing in our employees' growth, so you'll have opportunities to develop professionally in this role.

Physical and Mental Demands:
  • Ability to handle the pressure of deadlines and adapt to disruptions during the day.
  • Maintain a courteous and business-like attitude in all interactions, from the office to client-facing situations.
  • Comfortable with repetitive typing and sitting for long periods, with occasional standing and walking as required.


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We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer