Senior Accountant

First American

. Maintain complete and accurate general ledger .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • United StatesSenior💰 $73,900 - $98,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices under US GAAP, with strong analytical skills for financial reporting and trend analysis. Capable of leading process improvement initiatives and training teams while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

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US GAAP ExpertiseFinancial Reporting AnalysisLarge ERP Software ExperienceCritical ThinkingProcess Improvement Leadership

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceJournal Entry PreparationFluctuation AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationData QueryingAccounting PrinciplesIFRS KnowledgeRoot-Cause AnalysisComplex Problem-SolvingDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPlanning Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeOracleHyperionData Extraction Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA (Desired)

Industry Keywords

Financial Reporting RisksSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceInternal AuditsOffshore Accounting TeamsTraining Materials Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain complete and accurate general ledger
Research new accounting pronouncements for reporting
Review trends or issues and recommend changes
Prepare journal entries and reconcile ledger accounts
Perform monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis
Interface with and assist internal and external audits
Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives
Support monthly and quarterly close processes
Analyze accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting
Perform high-level review of account balances
Identify errors and financial reporting risks under company policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley
Communicate with multiple organizational levels and escalate issues to management
Develop desktop procedures and training materials with subject matter experts
Train or assist with offshore and onshore training
Analyze offshore production against SLAs and suggest solutions
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
Prepare integrated revenue/expense analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices under US GAAP
Knowledge of IFRS a plus
Strong computer skills including MS Office
Ability to query data using data extraction tools
Large ERP software experience; Oracle preferred
Hyperion experience preferred
Critical thinking and root-cause analysis
Complex problem-solving and decision-making skills
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
4+ years of experience in the field or related area
Prefer 2+ years of experience working with non-domestic based accounting teams
CPA desired but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment