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Senior Accounting Analyst (Remote)
Location: USA, Arizona, Scottsdale
Remote Type: Remote
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
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 www.careers.firstam.com.What We Do
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.What Youll Do:
- 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
What Youll Bring:
- 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; Oracle experience preferred
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.
What We Offer
By 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 its the right thing to do, but 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.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.Similar remote jobs
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