Property Tax Specialist

Summary

Join Valon's Loan Administration team as a Property Tax Specialist and ensure timely and accurate payment of real estate taxes for escrowed and non-escrowed accounts. You will maintain property records, monitor disbursements from third-party vendors, and resolve homeowner tax issues. Responsibilities include paying taxes by installment due dates, communicating with homeowners, overseeing fund movements, registering new payees, processing refunds, and monitoring delinquent accounts. You will also review reports for compliance and liaise with third-party vendors. This remote position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years of mortgage servicing experience, and excellent analytical abilities. A bachelor's degree and experience with CoreLogic or Lareta are preferred.

Requirements

• 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

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 tax payees 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of mortgage servicing experience within an escrow function or a tax service provider
• Previous experience working with CoreLogic or Lareta

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
• In-office snacks and drinks, and Bagel Fridays
• Pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses
• Company-wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities, including regular review cycles that feature 360-degree feedback
• 17 days paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
• 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid