Accounting Assistant Lead hybrid

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USA, California, Santa Ana:
USA, California, Remote time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R053971#
** Who We Are
** Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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.

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** What We Do
** Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable or other financial department. Reconciles bank accounts, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payment and compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports.
This is a HYBRID role with a minimum of three days per week on-site, based out of your choice of Southern California office.
** HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
*** Research and resolution of non-standard and complex transactions.
* Responds and provides resolution to escalated inquiries.
* Acts in a lead capacity providing mentorship and training to the team.
* Assists with workload on an exception basis.
* Monitors workflow and productivity of team ensuring appropriate balance.
* Makes recommendations to maximize production efficiencies and streamline processes to enhance/standardize workflow for team.
** WHAT YOU'LL BRING
**** Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
*** High School diploma
* Typically requires a minimum of 5 years related experience with a minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
*** Has developed expertise in a variety of work processes or activities typically developed through a combination of joB- related training and considerable on-the-job experience in a global environment.
* Has solid understanding of bookkeeping accounting principles but not requiring the skills of a fully trained accountant.
* Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office.
* Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills.
* Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred.

Pay Range: $26.88 - $35.82 Hourly, Remote 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.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.

** First 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).First 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…