What are the responsibilities and job description for the GTC Escrow Paying Specialist position at CEN?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The GTC Escrow Paying Specialist is responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of all escrow paying transactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs data entry for all inbound and outbound transactions via check, ach, and wire. This duty is performed daily.
2. Ensures accurate information is entered in operating system regarding the administration of paying agent accounts. This duty is performed daily.
3. Reviews assigned reports to identify and resolve issues. This duty is performed daily.
4. Reads and interprets legal contracts. This duty is performed as needed.
5. Communicates regularly with external business entity personnel. This duty is performed as needed.
6. Researches and resolves internal and external inquiries related to paying agent services. This duty is performed as needed.
7. Sets up new accounts as received or needed. This duty is performed as needed.
8. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. This duty is performed quarterly.
9. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This duty is performed daily.
10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, notes, letters and memos; ability to write simple correspondence. ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence. ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Database, Payroll Systems, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-Must have the ability to interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals
-Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
-Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
-Must be detail oriented, strong written and verbal skills and problem-solving abilities
-Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
-Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Internet, e-mail and a working knowledge of accounting software-strong Excel knowledge is required
-Must have working knowledge of accounting principles to include G/L processing
