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Founded in 1889, First American is a real estate and financial services company supporting homebuyers, sellers, businesses, and investors through products and services designed for the property market. With more than 20,000 employees and over 700 offices worldwide, the company has grown into a $9 billion organization serving a broad range of real estate needs. First American’s work brings together industry expertise, technology, innovation, and community involvement, with a stated focus on employee engagement and workplace culture. Its careers profile is relevant to professionals interested in contributing to technology-enabled transformation across real estate and finance.
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Senior Accountant

Maintain accurate GAAP financial records and reporting at First American, a title insurance and financial services company. Lead audits, close activities, and accounting process improvements.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$73,900 – $98,500 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredAccountant
ERPOracle

Description

  • Maintain accurate general ledger records.
  • Research accounting pronouncements and assess their reporting impact.
  • Review trends and issues, then recommend changes.
  • Prepare journal entries and reconcile ledger accounts.
  • Analyze monthly and quarterly fluctuations.
  • Coordinate with and support internal and external audits.
  • Lead special projects and process improvement efforts.
  • Support monthly and quarterly close activities.
  • Analyze accounts to support accurate financial reporting.
  • Conduct high-level reviews of account balances.
  • Identify errors and reporting risks under company policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • Communicate across organizational levels and escalate issues to management.
  • Develop desktop procedures and training materials with subject matter experts.
  • Deliver or support training for offshore and onshore teams.
  • Assess offshore production against SLAs and recommend solutions.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
  • Prepare integrated revenue and expense analyses.

Requirements

  • Bring familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
  • Organize, plan, and prioritize work effectively.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in analytical, verbal, and written contexts.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices under US GAAP.
  • Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
  • Use computers proficiently, including MS Office.
  • Query data using data extraction tools.
  • Have experience with large ERP software; Oracle is preferred.
  • Hyperion experience is preferred.
  • Apply critical thinking and root-cause analysis.
  • Solve complex problems and make decisions.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • Have at least four years of experience in the field or a related area.
  • Preferably have at least two years of experience working with accounting teams based outside the United States.
  • CPA certification is desired but not required.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Equal opportunity employment

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