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Lead Accountant
First American West Hills, CA
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First American is Hiring a Lead Accountant Near West Hills, CA

Who We AreJoin 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 eight 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 DoAs an Accountant with our team you'll maintain the 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 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.

What You'll Bring

  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
  • Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles and practices
  • Strong computer skills including Excel
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 2- 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area desired but not required

Salary Range: $69,000 - $124,000 annually

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 OfferBy choice, we don't 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 it's the right thing to do, but also because it's 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.
First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$103k-127k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/08/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/30/2024

WEBSITE

firstam.com

HEADQUARTERS

CROSSLAKE, MN

SIZE

15,000 - 50,000

FOUNDED

1889

TYPE

Public

CEO

MARTINEZ JENNIFER

REVENUE

$5B - $10B

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