Job description
\*\*\*\*\* This role is based in the Philippines. WFH setup, US Central Time schedule *****
Who We Are
We’re building the future of real estate — today.
HomeLight is the essential technology platform used by hundreds of thousands of homebuyers and sellers to partner with top real estate agents and loan officers to win at any step of the real estate journey, whether that’s finding a top agent, securing a competitive mortgage, or ensuring an on-time, easy close.
HomeLight facilitates billions of dollars of real estate on its platform every year. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all. Our team breaks barriers every day while staying committed to HomeLight’s goals and core values, which is a crucial element to our shared success.
Who You Are
As an Escrow Accountant, you are responsible for managing reconciliations for escrow accounts. You will assist in cleanup & catch-up for the escrow accounts, manage and clear daily exceptions, coach our teams on best accounting practices, and alert management to any audit red flags. Most importantly, you will be responsible for maintaining daily 3-way reconciliation for all Escrow accounts.
What You’ll Do Here
- Weekly and monthly accounting duties such as but not limited to, ensuring a timely receipt of escrow funds, monitoring individual guaranty files and escrow bank accounts, preparing “shorts and overs” and any escrow loss request funds internal transfers
- Monthly review of outstanding escrow checks over 60 and 90 days old. Communication with closing teams and clients to ensure checks are cleared and disposition of funds are finalized.
- Assist with timely month end close process; bank account & escrow account reconciliations; balance sheet account reconciliations, prepaid and reimbursed expense account reconciliations; write-off of cancelled file costs
- Assist with Escrow Audit Reporting such as coordination with outside auditors and Corporate Finance
What You Bring
- College degree or equivalent experience of at least 1-2 years in a finance/accounting role (Finance/Accounting majors preferred, but not required)
- Prior work experience of 1-2 years working for a National Title Insurance company or the mortgage banking and loan industry a plus
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, etc)
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience with inter-company transactions
- Familiarity with Title industry software such as Qualia, SoftPro or ResWare
- Must bet willing to work from Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm US CST hours
Working at HomeLight:
- A mission-driven company that’s transforming real estate and helping people move with confidence
- The opportunity to lead and scale a high-impact, tech-forward support function
- A culture that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
Let’s Chat!
HomeLight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications — regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected status.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.
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