2025 First American Internship - Accounting

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Job Description Summary The intern will work in a program designed to help college students gain experience and develop the technology, professional and interpersonal skills to use throughout their career. First American Interns work in a corporate environment within the Financial/Title Industry—balanced with intern-specific activities, executive level presentations and networking opportunities—while under the close supervision and guidance of a manager and/or mentor. Undergraduate students are assigned significant work assignments to support a specific business function within Marketing, Human Resources, IT, Accounting and Finance.

The First American Summer Internship Program is a full-time, 10-to-12-week paid program starting after the Spring term. Come experience working at First American's Corporate Headquarters in this Hybrid opportunity!

The intern will work in a program designed to help college students gain experience and develop the technology, professional and interpersonal skills to use throughout their career. First American Interns work in a corporate environment within the Financial/Title Industry—balanced with intern-specific activities, executive level presentations and networking opportunities—while under the close supervision and guidance of a manager and/or mentor. Undergraduate students are assigned significant work assignments to support a specific business function within Accounting and Finance.

Job Description:

The intern will get an overview of the daily, weekly and monthly processes, tasks and structure of a corporate accounting department in a publicly traded company. The intern is required to maintain the integrity of accounting information and systems, review processes to comply with standards and rules under GAAP, as well as other regulating bodies.

• Some tasks include reconciliations, analyzes and synthesizes financial data from business operations.
• Active role in preparation of public financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, SEC filings and other regulatory reports.
• Evaluate or support the evaluation of company and regional profitability, efficiency and product performance.
• May evaluate the effects of changes in accounting regulations on the Company's financial statements and accounting controls.
• Executes accounting policy and procedures and participates in internal and external audits, including Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance.

Job Qualifications:

We are seeking College/University students enrolled in Accounting Bachelor’s degree programs with 0-2 years' of work experience.

To qualify, candidates will possess the following:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications. Accounting internship will require strength in MS Excel.
• An interest and willingness to learn about Accounting in Mortgage, Real Estate, Financial, or Title Insurance Industries.
• The ability to solve problems, be detailed oriented and be conscientious about all work completed.
• An ingrained concern for the customer and representing our Company in the best professional manner as possible.
• The potential to excel in the following competencies: Communication, Customer Focus, Ethics & Integrity, Teamwork & Adaptability, Productivity & Initiative.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

Typical Education:

• Ideally 3rd or 4th year student enrolled in a College or University's Bachelor’s Accounting degree program with 0-2 years of work experience

The pay range for this role is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.