Englewood Cliffs
Job DescriptionAbout the Opportunity This is an opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join a nationally active title insurance and 1031 exchange platform, supporting a high-volume, multi-state transaction environment. This role sits at the center of financial operations, with a strong focus on escrow accounting, transaction accuracy, and compliance. It offers meaningful exposure to complex real estate transactions and the ability to play a critical role in ensuring smooth, compliant closings across the business. About the Company Our client is a North New Jersey-based firm with a national presence, specializing in title insurance and 1031 exchange services. The platform supports a high volume of residential and commercial transactions, with a reputation for precision, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple states. Role & Responsibilities Escrow & Trust Accounting • Maintain and reconcile escrow and trust accounts, • Process, record, and disburse escrow funds for real estate closings, • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, • Record and track forward, reverse, and improvement exchange transactions, • Monitor exchange timelines and flag at-risk transactions, • Prepare exchange proceeds reports and coordinate with Qualified Intermediary (QI) team, • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including premium remittances, • Record daily financial transactions in QuickBooks, • Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts, • Process payroll entries, • Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely payments, • Generate financial reports including P&L, balance sheets, and transaction summaries, • Assist with premium tax filings and multi-state remittance schedules, • Support audits and regulatory reviews, • Maintain records in accordance with title insurance regulations, • Prepare 1099s and required tax documentationQualifications, • 3–5+ years of bookkeeping experience within title insurance, real estate settlement, or closing services, • Experience processing and reconciling HUD-1 and/or ALTA Settlement Statements (CD/TRID), • Strong understanding of the full real estate settlement lifecycle, • Solid knowledge of escrow accounting and trust account reconciliation, • Familiarity with 1031 exchange rules and Qualified Intermediary processes, • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred), • Strong Excel skills, • Highly detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity, • Ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a deadline-driven environment, • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)Compensation, Hours, Location, • Salary: commensurate with experience, pls send your salary reqs, • Full-time | Monday – Friday, • Location: North New Jersey (Englewood Cliffs), • Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and employee savings plan, • Support for continuing education and industry certifications