Senior Accounting Analyst - Agency (Remote Possible)

Who We AreJoin 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 DoPerforms 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.

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.

Job Complexities

• Assignments are high complexity in nature, usually requiring significant originality and ingenuity.
• Has some latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions.
• Issue Resolution/Customer Facing: Errors may have business and financial impact, must be able to communicate and determine resolution for internal and external customers.
• Understands the need for and embraces change. Acts as a change agent, challenges the “status quo.” Responsive to changing environments and demonstrates “flex” in style and work methods.

Supervision Received or Extended

• Works under minimal supervision
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A wide degree or creativity and latitude is required.

Impact
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

The pay range for this role is $54,00.00 - $72,700.00

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.

This position will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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 OfferBy 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.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

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.