Accounting Analyst - REMOTE

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 eleven 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

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Accounting Analyst to join our Accounts Receivable Escrow team. This role supports daily escrow balancing, reconciliation, and financial analysis activities to ensure accurate revenue recognition and reporting.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with high-volume data, investigating variances, and partnering across teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

This position will be primarily remote. Team member must be willing to attend in-person meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona as requested.

Job Description

Performs a variety of routine and moderately complex analysis functions in accordance with standard accounting procedures. Responsible for reconciliation, research, and resolution of discrepancies, as well as supporting operational accounting processes and reporting.

Essential Functions

• Retrieve and validate reconciliation reports from multiple data sources to ensure all transactions are accurately captured and revenue is properly recorded

• Analyze transaction-level data to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, variances, and out-of-balance conditions

• Prepare journal entries and adjustments to correct discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting

• Assist with daily and periodic accounting processes, including exception handling and resolution

• Partner with internal teams to research and resolve operational and accounting issues

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen internal controls

• Support audit and SOX compliance activities by maintaining documentation, responding to audit requests, and ensuring processes align with internal control requirements

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Works under general supervision

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Demonstrates understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred (large data sets, formulas, analysis)

• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and draw meaningful conclusions

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Range of Experience

• 2–4 years of related Accounting or Financial Analysis experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable.

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.

Pay Range: $21.24 - $28.31 Hourly

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.