Trust Operations Analyst

Who We Are

Join 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 nine 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 Do

Performs Routine accounting functions on behalf of personal trust accounts.

What you'll be doing

• 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

Supervision Received or Extended

Works with limited supervision applying well established techniques, procedures or specific standards. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall accuracy.

Requests or issues that are above scope of responsibility are referred to the Supervisor or Trust Operations Manager.

No responsibility for the supervision of others however provides training and mentorship to less experience employees

What you'll bring

• MS Office applications
• Experience with a Trust Accounting system.
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• 7+years in a Bank Trust department or at a Trust company in an operations role.

Salary Range : $54,525.00-$90,875.00

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and / or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What We Offer

By 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.