Property Tax Specialist

Escrow at Valon

Escrow administration manages all aspects of homeowner escrow obligations, which include Tax, PMI, Property Insurance, and accurate Escrow Analysis. We are passionate and critical thinkers who navigate multiple facets of the escrow sector of a fast-growing technology and operations-focused business line.  In addition to ensuring escrow accounts are accurate,e we also monitor the work of our outsourced vendors and remain committed to meeting all GSE requirements.

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.


• Communicate with homeowners via email throughout the payment process.


• Oversee tax-related check and wire fund movements to ensure timely payment.


• Register new payee upon request.


• 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.


• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• 2 years of mortgage servicing experience within an escrow function or a tax service provider.


• Previous experience working with CoreLogic or Lareta.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 1-2 years(s) of mortgage servicing experience 


• Excellent critical thinking and analytical 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.

What We Can Offer: 

• 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, 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!


• 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)!