Senior Accounting Analyst (Remote)

First American•Scottsdale, NV

1d•Remote

About The Position

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. Performs a mix of routine and moderately complex financial analysis in accordance with established procedures within general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or other finance functions. Partners with business units to research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies, support special projects, and develop performance metrics. Leads process improvement initiatives by standardizing and streamlining workflows, creating written desktop procedures, and delivering training to ensure consistency, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform reconciliations across internal accounting systems, researching and resolving variances in a timely manner
Proactively identify and pursue process improvement opportunities, with a focus on meeting customer and business needs
Build and maintain ongoing partnerships with internal customers to continuously enhance service levels and ensure expectations are met
Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies related to assigned areas of responsibility
Provide input to management and recommend strategies to improve efficiency through standardization and process streamlining
Participate in and/or provide oversight for M&A activities, including system and process integrations
Collect, analyze, and prepare metrics and reporting for supported business units
Review offshore production performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), identifying quality, turnaround time, or productivity gaps and recommending corrective actions to management