Remote Senior Accounting Analyst

Company Summary

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 seven 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.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Responsible for reconciliations of internal accounting data systems research and resolves variances as needed.
• Actively pursues process improvements and identifies what success looks like to the customer.
• On-going partnerships with customers to continuously improve service levels and to ensure needs are met.
• Research and resolve discrepancies on general ledger accounts related to area of responsibility.
• Provides input to management team and proposes recommendations to maximize production efficiencies by assisting with implementation of standards and streamlining processes.
• Oversight and/or participate in M&A activities such as system and process integrations.
• Gather and prepare metrics or assigned reporting for supported business unit.
• Analyzes offshore production against Service Level Agreements (SLA) to identify issues with substandard quality, turn-around time and productivity and suggest solutions to management team.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Demonstrates a conceptual understanding of accounting and finance principals and the ability to apply them to the duties described above.
• Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills.
• Ability to diagnose and analyze problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions.
• Experience facilitating meetings with high level cross functional teams.
• Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred.

Typical Education

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

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically requires 4- 7 years of related experience

Salary Range: $45,990 - $63,000 annually

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.  

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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.