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First American Looking for Trust Operations Analyst at Santa Ana, CA Full Time
Job Description
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of the First American family of companies, First American Trust is a federal savings bank that has provided banking, wealth management, and trust solutions on a national, full-service basis for more than five decades. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eight consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.
What We DoPerforms Routine accounting functions on behalf of personal trust accounts.
What You’ll Do
- Lead or subject matter expert for the department or function providing backup support in all. Functional areas within the department
- Performs complex accounting functions related to trust accounts including cash receipts, cash disbursements, income collection, trade settlement and control of the trust accounting system.
- Performs monthly certifications (audits) of critical general ledger and other accounts. Identifies discrepancies for management to review and correct.
- Inputs accounting entries; prepares and balances/reconciles daily blotter to the trust accounting system, balances and processes checks;
- Reviews and processes reject items; receives, distributes and files related documents.
- Troubleshoots problems. Ensures data integrity including daily back-up and prepares the systems for transmission of daily data and activity.
- Prepares, controls, and processes complex disbursements; income; note and other liability payments; and trust fees to and from trust accounts ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions in accordance with established procedures.
- Processes settlement instructions and settles funds for assigned accounts in accordance with instructions. Answers questions for less experienced employees; helps resolve problems; and provides resources and information.
- Works on special projects assigned by the department manager.
- Assists in creation and monitoring of all procedures.
Job Complexities
- Performs tasks that are more complex in nature and involve evaluation, originality and judgment
What You’ll Bring
- MS Office applications
- Experience with a Trust Accounting system.
Typical Education
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
Typical Range of Experience
- 7+ years in a Bank Trust department or at a Trust company in an operations role.
Pay Range: $30.00-$35.00
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location
What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
First American invests in its employees’ development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
