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Accounting Analyst (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Typically requires 2-4 years of related analytical experience
  • Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred

Responsibilities

  • Reconciles simple to medium complex sub ledger accounts and financial records; creates analysis reports as needed
  • Investigates, analyzes, coordinates and tracks simple to medium complex customer issues and problems
  • Research and resolve discrepancies on general ledger accounts related to area of responsibility
  • Participate and/or lead team for process improvement, cost reduction and issue resolution

Key facts

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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First American

Financial Services

First American Financial Corporation is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 130 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. First American serves home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, loan originators and servicers, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and others involved in residential and commercial property transactions with products and services specific to their needs. With total revenue of $9.2 billion in 2021, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryFinancial Services
Company size10001

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Job description

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

Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine analysis functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable or other financial department. Responsible for process improvements, standardizing and streamlining procedures, creating written desktop procedures, training, metrics for business units, research and correction of reconciliation discrepancies and special projects.

What You'll Do:

  • Reconciles simple to medium complex sub ledger accounts and financial records; creates analysis reports as needed.
  • Investigates, analyzes, coordinates and tracks simple to medium complex customer issues and problems.
  • Partner with business owners, customers and suppliers to understand underlying business processes to ensure that appropriate system and internal controls are in place.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies on general ledger accounts related to area of responsibility.
  • Communicate and train business process for assigned areas as needed.
  • Participate and/or lead team for process improvement, cost reduction and issue resolution.


What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Typically requires 2-4 years of related analytical experience.
  • Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Problem Solving-identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • 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.


 

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.

 

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.

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