ACARA Jobs
Mortgage Closing Specialist I
Apply- ID: 558906
- Posted: 4/7/2026
- Location: Remote, NY
- Category: Pro - Accounting/Finance
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 3 - 6 Months
Description
Job Title: Mortgage Closing Specialist
Location: Remote, NY.
Employment Type: Temp (6 Months)
Industry: Banking
Compensation: $26.00
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 1st Shift
About the Opportunity:
- Act as a liaison to gather and verify information required for loan submission for Closing Disclosure (CD) issuance.
- Ensure accuracy of all data submitted for CD issuance, including homeowner details, taxes, fees, payoffs, and third-party invoices.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet target closing dates through effective time management and pipeline tracking.
- Monitor loan pipelines and support timely progression toward closing.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Assign pipeline reports to title reviewers, review reports, and manage the title review queue.
- Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the closing process, including customers, brokers, settlement agents, loan officers, and internal departments.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external organizations to obtain required closing documentation (e.g., payoffs, subordinations, tax, title, homeowners/flood insurance).
- Conduct thorough file reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines, including verification of employment and review of all supporting documents.
- Track and follow up on rate lock expirations and document validity.
- Review system records to confirm readiness and completeness for CD preparation and issuance.
- Proactively communicate with settlement agents to collect required fee details and contact information.
- Monitor and evaluate closing timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and communicating any changes promptly.
- Adhere to company policies, compliance standards, and operational risk controls.
- Support internal control standards, including audit readiness and resolution of regulatory issues.
- Promote a work environment that values diversity and aligns with company brand standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1+ years of combined client Closing experience and customer service experience
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience in Closing Disclosure issuance/Complete COC's/Closing packages within Encompass
What Sets You Apart:
- Associate's Degree
- Prior Mortgage experience in Mortgage Closing, whether at a Lender, Title Company, or Settlement Agent's office.
- Solid knowledge of Department software.
- Knowledge of Product, Investor, and Compliance Requirements.
- Strong PC skills with knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and email software.
- Ability to make sound decisions based on information provided.
- Versatility and flexibility working within an ever-changing, fast-paced mortgage environment.
- Ability to adapt to new policies and procedures to improve processes and workflow.
- Ability to function within time constraints.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize daily workload.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong work ethic, reliable.
- Organized- fast-paced environment/professional/Strong communication skills
- Works well under short time constraints/high volume/Multitasking
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.