Senior Accountant

## Senior Accountant Apply:
Hybrid:
USA, California, Santa Ana:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R059125#
** 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  
** 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 escalate 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…