[Remote] Accounting Analyst (Remote)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First American is a company that emphasizes a people-first culture and has been recognized for its inclusive workplace. The Accounting Analyst role involves performing routine and non-routine analysis functions in general accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable, focusing on process improvements and reconciliation tasks.
Responsibilities
- Reconciles simple to medium complex sub ledger accounts and financial records; creates analysis reports as needed
- Investigates, analyzes, coordinates and tracks simple to medium complex customer issues and problems
- Partner with business owners, customers and suppliers to understand underlying business processes to ensure that appropriate system and internal controls are in place
- Research and resolve discrepancies on general ledger accounts related to area of responsibility
- Communicate and train business process for assigned areas as needed
- Participate and/or lead team for process improvement, cost reduction and issue resolution
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically requires 2-4 years of related analytical experience
- Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Problem Solving-identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills
- Ability to diagnose and analyze problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions
- Experience facilitating meetings with high level cross functional teams
- Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO/paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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