Senior Accountant

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First. First American Home Warranty has maintained an unwavering belief in its people. We are passionate about creating an environment where employees feel welcome, supported, and empowered to innovate, grow, and reach their full potential.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in public accounting, financial data and reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Perform sophisticated financial and account analysis, including balance sheet and income statement analysis, account-level reviews, and integrated revenue and expense analyses.
• perform detailed fluctuation, variance, and trend analysis to identify unusual activity, emerging risks, and key business drivers.
• Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting processes, helping ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial results.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate across Finance and the broader organization to strengthen reporting, controls, and business decision-making.
• Apply analytical rigor to account balances and financial results, identifying errors, control issues, and risks that could materially affect the company’s financial statements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, researching accounting matters, and partnering with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate financial results, accounting issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to multiple levels of the organization and escalate significant matters to management when appropriate.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting, audit, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience in audit, financial statement analysis, technical accounting, or financial reporting.
• Previous experience analyzing account activity and financial results, investigating variances, identifying trends and anomalies, and explaining the underlying business drivers.
• Advanced knowledge of the interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to understand the broader financial and business implications of accounting activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial and accounting matters to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience using data extraction or query tools to analyze financial information.
• Experience partnering with geographically dispersed or non-U.S.-based accounting teams preferred.
• CPA and Project Management experience preferred, but not required.