Senior Accounting Analyst: Process Improvement & Reconciliations

First American Financial Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

First American Financial Corporation is seeking a seasoned finance/accounting professional to perform reconciliations, drive process improvements, and partner with internal teams to meet service levels. A bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of related experience are preferred, with strong problem-solving and Oracle experience.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration with senior stakeholders across enterprise systems, with a pay range reflecting Oregon

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Typically requires 4–7 years of related finance or accounting experience.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate options, assess risks, and determine effective solutions.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including analyzing complex issues, researching alternatives, and implementing solutions.
• Solid conceptual understanding of accounting and finance principles and the ability to apply them in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to diagnose issues, analyze root causes, and drive appropriate resolutions.
• Experience facilitating or participating in meetings with senior-level, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems; Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations across internal accounting systems and resolve variances.
• Identify and pursue process improvement opportunities to meet customer and business needs.
• Build partnerships with internal customers to enhance service levels.
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies in assigned areas.
• Provide input to management to improve efficiency via standardization and process streamline.
• Participate in or oversee M&A activities, including system and process integrations.
• Collect, analyze, and report metrics for supported units.
• Review offshore production performance against SLAs and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

First American Financial Corporation is seeking a seasoned finance/accounting professional to perform reconciliations, drive process improvements, and partner with internal teams to meet service levels. A bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of related experience are preferred, with strong problem-solving and Oracle experience.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration with senior stakeholders across enterprise systems, with a pay range reflecting Oregon