Title Accounting Clerk bei Baird & Warner Real Estate

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

• Record and process incoming and outgoing wire transfers for multiple Title companies.
• Manage payment and reconciliation of property taxes across various Chicagoland counties.
• Perform a daily incoming wire audit.
• Balance and verify daily payoffs and proceeds from outgoing wires.
• Perform various banking functions, including stop payments, deposit verification, and clearing confirmations.
• Open, review, and distribute Title accounting mail and returned checks.
• Provide support to the corporate office and operations accountant.
• Prepare and deposit received checks in a timely manner.
• Review and respond to closer and customer inquiries and requests.
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off