First American is a company that prioritizes its people and has been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. The Accounting Analyst role involves performing various analysis functions in general accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable, with responsibilities including reconciliation of accounts, issue resolution, and process improvement.
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment.
