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JOB POSTING FOR: First American Title Insurance Company

First American Title Insurance Company Seeking Senior Accountant

Location: 9000 East Pima Center Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Start Date: Sep 1, 2010 10:00 AM

End Date: Oct 1, 2010 5:00 PM

Contact Name: Kelly Hagen

Contact Email: announce-cro@srpmic-nsn.gov

Contact Phone: (480) 362-7740

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Details:

First American Title Insurance Company

9000 East Pima Center Parkway

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

JOB POSTING FOR: Senior Accountant

Full-Time Position/Rate of Pay-Full-time/40-Hours, Salary/Benefits

JOB DUTIES/DESCRIPTION:

First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial 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.

Maintains integrity of accounting information and systems, in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP, as well as other regulating bodies. Reconciles, analyzes and synthesizes financial data from business operations. Plays an active role in preparation of public financial statements, including balance sheet, income statements, SEC filings, DOI reports and other regulatory reports. May evaluate or support the evaluation of company and regional profitability, efficiency and product performance. May evaluate the effects of changes in accounting regulations on Company's financial statements and accounting controls. Executes accounting policy and procedures and participates in internal and external audits.

* Performs most complex accounting activities to maintain complete and accurate general ledger
* Prepares difficult journal entries and reconciles complex ledger accounts
* Prepares financial statements and reports
* Provides advice or training to less experienced accountants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* 4 year college degree in accounting required
* CPA preferred/not required
* Equivalent experience may be considered for substitution
* 5-7 years accounting experience, working in a large corporation environment
* Advanced knowledge in the interpretation and application of accounting principles and practices
* Strong computer skills including Excel and Access
* Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION

Submit applications to kehagen@firstam.com