Remote Accounting Analyst Jobs

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 eight 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

• Communicate and train business process for assigned areas as needed.
• 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.
• Partner with business owners, customers and suppliers to understand underlying business processes to ensure that appropriate system and internal controls are in place.
• 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.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to diagnose and analyze problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions.
• Experience facilitating meetings with high level cross functional teams.
• Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills.
• Problem Solving-identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Typical Education

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

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically requires 2-4 years of related analytical experience.

Salary Range: $40,880 - $71,120 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

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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.