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First American Title Insurance Company Senior Accounting Analyst in Seattle, Washington
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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 Do What You'll Do Responsible for reconciliations of internal accounting data systems research and resolves variances as needed. Actively pursues process improvements and identifies what success looks like to the customer. On-going partnerships with customers to continuously improve service levels and to ensure needs are met. Research and resolve discrepancies on general ledger accounts related to area of responsibility. Provides input to management team and proposes recommendations to maximize production efficiencies by assisting with implementation of standards and streamlining processes. Oversight and/or participate in M&A activities such as system and process integrations. Gather and prepare metrics or assigned reporting for supported business unit. 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 What You'll Bring Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Demonstrates a conceptual understanding of accounting and finance principals and the ability to apply them to the duties described above. 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. Typical Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Typical Range of Experience Typically requires 4- 7 years of related experience Pay Range:$51,400-$70,500 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 p