Accounting Analyst

First American Title Insurance Company facilitates and streamlines real estate transactions by providing comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services.

Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine analysis functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable or other financial department. Responsible for process improvements, standardizing and streamlining procedures, creating written desktop procedures, training, metrics for business units, research and correction of reconciliation discrepancies and special projects.

* 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.

* 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. * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Typically requires 2-4 years of related analytical experience.