Senior Accountant

First American; Santa Ana (CA); Presencial; USD 74 000 - 99 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO and sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Resumo da oferta

First American is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain the general ledger, perform close processes, and analyze financial statements. The role supports internal and external audits and requires strong US GAAP knowledge and ERP/Hyperion experience. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with MBA preferred, is expected, plus 4+ years of related experience.

CPA is a plus. The position offers a pay range of $73,900 to $98,500 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• MBA preferred; 4+ years of experience in the field or related area.
• CPA desired but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Performs complex accounting activities to maintain complete and accurate general ledger.
• Review and identify trends or issues and make recommendations for change.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile ledger accounts.
• Lead monthly and quarterly close process.
• Perform account analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
• Communicate with multiple levels and elevate issues to management.
• Analyze offshore production against SLA and suggest improvements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

MS Office

Data querying

Oracle ERP

Hyperion

Critical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Formação académica

Accounting degree

MBA preferred

CPA preferred

Ferramentas

Oracle

Hyperion

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who We Are

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 eleven 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 Do

Maintains integrity of accounting information and systems, in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP, as well as other regulating bodies. Reconciles, analyzes and synthesizes financial data from business operations. Plays an active role in preparation of public financial statements, including balance sheet, income statements, SEC filings, DOI reports and other regulatory reports. May evaluate or support the evaluation of company and regional profitability, efficiency and product performance. May evaluate the effects of changes in accounting regulations on Company's financial statements and accounting controls. Executes accounting policy and procedures and participates in internal and external audits.

What You'll Do

Performs complex accounting activities to maintain complete and accurate general ledger. This includes researching, as necessary, new pronouncements for reporting. Review and identify trends or issues and the related sources to make recommendations for change. Prepares journal entries and reconciles ledger accounts, and performs monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis. Interface and assists with internal and external audit Leads special projects including process improvement initiatives Plays key role in monthly and quarterly close process Perform account analysis to assist with ensuring accurate financial reporting Perform high level review of account balances. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking by calling out assumptions and identifying root cause. Identify errors and risks that could have a financial impact on the company’s financial statements in accordance with company policies, US GAAP and in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. Communicate with multiple levels in the organization and elevate issues to appropriate management. Partner with Training or Subject matter experts to develop desktop procedures and training material Train or assist the Trainer in conducting offshore and onshore training 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 Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports; ensures financial information has been recorded accurately Prepares integrated revenue/expense analyses

What You'll Bring

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in the interpretation and application of accounting principles and practices under US GAAP.
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Ability to query data using data extraction tools.
• Large ERP Software experience, Oracle preferred.
• Hyperion experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Critical Thiing - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solvi - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Maki - Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• MBA preferred 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Prefer 2+ years of experience working with non-domestic based accounting teams.
• CPA desired but not required

Pay Range

Pay Range: $73,900.00 - $98,500.00 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. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. 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.

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We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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. 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. Our people are the foundation of First American's success and that is the reason we put them first. This philosophy has cultivated a culture of happy employees who are highly engaged, passionate about their work and leave each day feeling they have made a difference.