Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First American is a company that prioritizes its people and has been recognized as a top workplace for its inclusive culture. The Accounting Analyst role involves performing routine and non-routine analysis functions in general accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable, focusing on process improvements and reconciliation of financial records.

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
• 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

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