Sr. Accountant

First America  - Westlake, TX
Monday, November 02, 2009

The Information Solutions Company (“ISC”), a division of The First American Corporation (NYSE:FAF), is the largest collector and provider of real estate information used by businesses to value, locate, and analyze properties across the United States. With the world's most comprehensive database of real estate information and property characteristics, our operating units transform complex data gathered from thousands of public records and private sources into meaningful business information used by mortgage lenders, title companies, government agencies, legal firms, and others.

The Senior Accountant will effectively and efficiently provide high volume, complex, client and FA account reconciliations according to SLA’s and facilitate Reg AB compliance. Position duties include, financial review, month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting, financial audits and continued efforts in financial system conversions. Will effectively and efficiently communicate with all levels of staff including Sr. level management.

1. Facilitate timely and accurate completion of daily/weekly/monthly tasks for client and FA accounts, including tracking of funding, disbursements, and aged items. Facilitate preparation and review journal entries. Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries in the Oracle system. Run Oracle request sets as required

2. Facilitate preparation and review account reconciliations by set schedules and deadlines. Implement account reconciliation processes with FIC

3. Review reconciliations not personally performed, including those performed by FIC.

4. Monitor and review activity for Reg AB and SLA compliance. Ensure company compliance with client SLA’s, Reg AB, GAAP, and policies. Prepare client score card and Reg AB reporting.

5. Assist with system conversion projects and new client implementations as required.
Job Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Accounting required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4-7 years work experience in general accounting with emphasis on bank account reconciliations. Large company, high volume, complex reconciliation experience preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong system skills; intermediate to advanced excel and accounting systems; Financial system conversion experience preferred.
• Self starter, self motivated, strong problem solving and analytical skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure while changing and realigning priorities.
• Strong team player with great interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to discern information independently and take appropriate actions to guard against business impact.
• CPA not required but preferred

First American offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Please apply on our website for consideration.
% of Travel Required
NOTICE: Individual is responsible to adhere to First American Corporation’s and department’s compliance and information security policies, practices, and procedures, including the handling of systems and data, in the performance of the role.

Westlake, TX

Westlake, Texas



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