Escrow Funding Specialist

As an Escrow Funding Specialist at Spartan Title, your primary responsibilities include reviewing signed documents for funding, balancing and disbursing files, and ensuring that checks and wires are dispatched efficiently. You will also send signed recordable documents to recording, verify check exceptions daily with the bank, and support daily reconciliations as assigned by your manager.

To qualify for the Escrow Funding Specialist role at Spartan Title, you should possess escrow accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of real estate transaction documentation. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential, along with the capacity to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Successful Escrow Funding Specialists at Spartan Title possess strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. Flexibility in a fast-paced environment, effective communication abilities, and an understanding of residential title and closing transactions are also critical skills that contribute to success in this role.

Spartan Title is committed to the professional development of its Escrow Funding Specialists by offering comprehensive training programs and ongoing support. This emphasis on learning helps ensure that our team stays updated with industry trends and technologies, enhancing their capabilities in managing complex transaction closings.

An Escrow Funding Specialist at Spartan Title enjoys a range of benefits including full PPO medical and dental insurance at no cost, additional coverage options for dependents, vision insurance, short-term disability, and a generous 401K plan with matching contributions. Our flexible PTO policy also allows for a healthy work-life balance.

In answering this question, it's best to highlight your hands-on experience with escrow processes, including any specific transactions you managed successfully. Mention any software you’ve used and how your attention to detail has benefited previous roles.

Illustrate your problem-solving skills by discussing a specific instance where you identified a discrepancy and how you approached resolving it. Explain the importance of maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.

Provide an example that reflects your ability to perform efficiently under tight deadlines. Highlight the techniques you used to stay organized and focused, as well as the successful outcome.

Discuss any title or real estate transaction software systems you've used, emphasizing your proficiency in these tools. Explain how they assisted you in your previous roles and strengthened your performance.

Share your approach to managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, detailing your methods for prioritization. You might mention tools you use or strategies to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently.

Demonstrate your knowledge of escrow guidelines and your commitment to compliance. Discuss methods you have employed to keep abreast of regulations and ensure adherence in your previous roles.

In your answer, highlight your communication skills and approach to resolving conflicts. Discuss the steps you would take to ascertain the issue, communicate effectively with the client, and work towards a solution.

Elaborate on the importance of meticulous record-keeping and mention any systems or protocols you follow to maintain accuracy. Providing specific examples can strengthen your answer.

Research Spartan Title’s services and be prepared to articulate what you find compelling. Discuss how its emphasis on technology and customer service aligns with your professional values and how you can contribute to its mission.

Support your answer with techniques you use to manage time and prioritize tasks efficiently. Share your experience balancing responsibilities and how you ensure quality and attention to detail in every project.