Title Accounting Clerk

About Baird & Warner Real Estate

Over the last decade, Baird & Warner was named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace ten times in a row. But we didn’t get there by accident — behind every great company is a culture created by the professionals who work there. Throughout our rich history, one thing has remained true: we believe that when you give people the support they need, amazing things can happen. That’s why at Baird & Warner we empower you to be independent, to grow in your career, to do the right thing by your colleagues and your community, and to have a true work/life balance. We truly care about making our team feel part of something bigger by sharing a single purpose — making it easier for homebuyers and sellers to realize their real estate dreams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording and processing of incoming/outgoing wires for multiple Title companies
• Payment and reconciliation of property taxes in Chicagoland area counties.
• Reconciling Title property files for accuracy.
• Reconciling of daily payoffs and proceeds of outgoing wires.
• Follow up on various risk items including: older outstanding checks, 1099-S information, customer inquiries, etc.
• Various bank functions, including stop payments, deposit and clearing confirmations, etc.
• Open & distribute title accounting mail & returned checks.
• Deposit checks received.
• Review and respond to customer/ employee inquiries.
• Provide support for operations accountant and to corporate office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Team player
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility in being able to take on new assignments

Education/Experience

• Associates degree or higher, or currently studying to achieve
• 1-2 years of cash or account reconciliation experience

Requirements

This position requires 3x/week of in-person working at our Schaumburg office.