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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\nMaintains 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:\nPerforms 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.\nPrepares journal entries and reconciles ledger accounts, and performs monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis.\nInterface and assists with internal and external audit\nLeads special projects including process improvement initiatives\nPlays key role in monthly and quarterly close process\nPerform account analysis to assist with ensuring accurate financial reporting\nPerform high level review of account balances.\nAbility to demonstrate critical thinking by calling out assumptions and identifying root cause.\nIdentify 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.\nCommunicate with multiple levels in the organization and escalate issues to appropriate management.\nPartner with Training or Subject matter experts to develop desktop procedures and training material\nTrain or assist the Trainer in conducting offshore and onshore training\nAnalyzes offshore production against Service Level Agreements (SLA) to identify issues with substandard quality, turn-around time and productivity and suggest solutions to management team\nPrepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports; ensures financial information has been recorded accurately\nPrepares integrated revenue/expense analyses\nWhat You'll Bring:\nFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field\nOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.\nExcellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.\nAdvanced knowledge in the interpretation and application of accounting principles and practices under US GAAP. Knowledge of IFRS a plus.\nStrong computer skills including MS Office. Ability to query data using data extraction tools.\nLarge ERP Software experience, Oracle preferred.\nHyperion experience preferred.\nExcellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.\nCritical Thiing - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.\nComplex Problem Solvi - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.\nJudgment and Decision Maki - Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.\nBachelor’s degree in accounting.\nMBA preferred\n4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area\nPrefer 2+ years of experience working with non-domestic based accounting teams.\nCPA desired but not required\nPay Range: $73,900.00 - $98,500.00 AnnuallyThis 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.\n** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **\nFirst 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).\nFirst 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.\nWhat We Offer\nBy 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. 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