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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 ten 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
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 ten 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
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.
Essential Functions
- Performs simple to moderately complex accounting activities to maintain complete and accurate general ledger
- Supports accounting in preparation of financial statements
- Prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts and financial records, performs monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis; creates reports
- Performs various month end and quarter end close activities
- Assist with external, internal audit and corporate compliance requests, including compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act
- Assists with special projects including process improvement initiatives.
- Performs a variety of tasks that are moderately complex to complex in nature.
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- Complexities associated with large company, multiple locations in a global environment.
- Works under general supervision relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks.
- No responsibility for the supervision of others.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
- Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles and practices
- Strong computer skills including MS Office.
- Large ERP Software experience, Oracle preferr
- Hyperion experience preferred
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Bachelors degree in accounting
- 2- 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area
- CPA desired but not required
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.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
What We Offer
By choice, we dont simply accept individuality we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because its the right thing to do, but also because its 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.
- Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicants 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.
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.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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