First American is seeking an Escrow Disbursement Coordinator to support escrow branch operations and ensure the timely and accurate disbursement of funds for closed transactions. In this role, you will review and prepare closing files for disbursement, confirm file balances, and execute disbursements in accordance with established instructions. Responsibilities include issuing wires and checks, printing and distributing closing documents such as final HUDs and cover letters, and partnering with escrow officers, lenders, and buyers to resolve discrepancies and finalize transactions. This position plays a critical role in delivering a seamless and compliant closing experience for the New York National Commercial Services team.
How You’ll Contribute:
- Review, balance, and disburse escrow files, including issuing checks and preparing wires in accordance with instructions
- Prepare and distribute closing documents, final HUDs, and related correspondence to appropriate parties
- Partner with lenders, buyers, and escrow officers to reconcile discrepancies and ensure accurate file completion
- Manage daily financial activities including deposits, billing, wire reconciliation, and accounting reports
- Provide responsive customer service, support operational needs, and guide team members on problem resolution
What You’ll Bring:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of banking and/or escrow experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Working knowledge of escrow processes, settlement statements (HUDs), and basic accounting principles
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and escrow-related systems; ability to perform accurate data entry
- Ability to interpret instructions, analyze financial information, and resolve practical problems in dynamic situations
- Effective communication and customer service skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Detail-oriented with solid analytical abilities and emerging leadership capability
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 6+ years of banking and/or escrow experience
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of escrow processes and basic accounting principles
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and escrow-related systems
- Effective communication and customer service skills
What We Do
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).
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