Accounting Assistant Intermediate

First America  - Tallahassee, FL
Friday, November 20, 2009

First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for purchases, construction, refinances, or equity loans. The company’s thorough searches, title clearance, and insurance help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. For more information, visit www.firstam.com.

The Accounting Assistant performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, collections, finance, payroll or other financial department. Reconciles bank accounts, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payment and compiles segments of monthly closings, annual reports, etc. Contacts other departments, customers, and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
Job Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in accounting or related field, Accounts Receivable experience, strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma, AA preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of desktop applications (Microsoft Office, Explorer, etc) Excel – Advanced level preferred
• Experience with Oracle-based software is preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while leading the functional group on technical and processing issues
• Excellent organization, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to problem solve.
• Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and quick to learn new processes.
• This is a well-rounded position and will require someone who is motivated, loves to work in a fast paced environment and can jump right in and get the job done.
% of Travel Required None
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.

Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, Florida



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