First American

Lead Accounting Assistant

First American

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Santa AnaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $27 - $36 per hour

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About the role

  • Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable 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.
  • Research and resolution of non-standard and complex transactions.
  • Responds and provides resolution to escalated inquiries.
  • Acts in a lead capacity providing mentorship and training to the team.
  • Assists with workload on an exception basis.
  • Monitors workflow and productivity of team ensuring appropriate balance.
  • Makes recommendations to maximize production efficiencies and streamline processes to enhance/standardize workflow for team.

Requirements

  • High School diploma
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years related experience with a minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
  • Has developed expertise in a variety of work processes or activities typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience in a global environment.
  • Has solid understanding of bookkeeping accounting principles but not requiring the skills of a fully trained accountant.
  • Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills.
  • Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
general accountingaccounts payableaccounts receivablebank reconciliationledger balancingpayment processingmonthly closingsannual reportsbookkeeping principlesmainframe systems
Soft skills
mentorshiptraininganalytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationproblem resolutionworkflow monitoringproductivity managementrecommendation makingprocess improvement
Certifications
High School diploma