Accounting Intern (Hybrid)

Sorry, this job was removed at 12:09 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, Mar 19, 2026
Be an Early Applicant
Santa Ana, CA, USA
In-Office
15-20 Hourly
Insurance • Real Estate
The Role
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! 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 ten 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 DoThis internship is part of First American’s structured program designed to provide college students with hands on experience while developing technical, professional, and interpersonal skills for long term career growth. Interns work in a corporate environment within the Financial/Title industry, supported by meaningful project work, executive level exposure, and networking opportunities, all under the guidance of a manager or mentor. In this role, interns gain hands‑on exposure to the structure and day‑to‑day operations of a corporate accounting team, learning how financial data is prepared, analyzed, and maintained in a publicly traded company. Interns will build foundational skills by supporting reconciliations, participating in financial reporting activities, assisting with compliance work under GAAP and other regulatory standards, and contributing to projects that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls within the department.

What You'll Do:

  • Performs account reconciliations and analyzes financial data to support business operations and decision‑making
  • Contributes to the preparation of public financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, SEC filings, and other regulatory reports
  • Supports evaluations of profitability, operational efficiency, and product performance at both the company and regional levels
  • Assesses how changes in accounting regulations may impact financial statements and internal controls
  • Follows established accounting policies and procedures and participates in internal and external audits, including SOX compliance activities

What You'll Bring:

  • Junior or senior‑level student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, ideally with 0–2 years of relevant work or internship experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills required for the Accounting internship track
  • Demonstrates genuine interest in learning accounting within the mortgage, real estate, financial services, or title insurance industries
  • Brings strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a thorough approach to all assigned work
  • Shows a strong customer‑focused mindset and represents the company with professionalism
  • Possesses the foundation to grow in key competencies including communication, customer focus, ethics and integrity, teamwork, adaptability, productivity, and initiative
  • Displays excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships

Pay Range: $15.37 - $20.49 Hourly
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.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

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.

Similar Jobs

Lowe’s Logo Lowe’s

Account Manager

Consumer Web • eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Software • Analytics • App development
Hybrid
Escondido, CA, USA
300000 Employees
65K-105K Annually

ServiceNow Logo ServiceNow

Director, Outbound Product Management - CRM for Manufacturing Products

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Remote or Hybrid
Santa Clara, CA, USA
28000 Employees
221K-387K Annually

Boeing Logo Boeing

ASIC FPGA Design and Verification Engineer - (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) - MTV

Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
In-Office
Mountain View, CA, USA
170000 Employees
105K-210K Annually

ServiceNow Logo ServiceNow

Sr. Specialist, Privacy & Compliance- Martech

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Remote or Hybrid
Santa Clara, CA, USA
28000 Employees
105K-138K Annually
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Santa Ana, CA
13,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services. First American Title Insurance Company provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professionals, homebuilders and developers, title agencies and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances or equity loans. First American's thorough title searches, title clearance and title insurance policies help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. As one of the largest title insurance companies in the nation, First American offers title insurance and settlement services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and internationally. First American Title Insurance Company traces its history to 1889 and is the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).

Similar Companies Hiring

MassMutual India Thumbnail
Insurance • Information Technology • Fintech • Financial Services • Big Data
Hyderabad, Telangana
Agora RE Thumbnail
Fintech • Real Estate • PropTech
Tel Aviv, IL
200 Employees
Granted Thumbnail
Mobile • Insurance • Healthtech • Financial Services • Artificial Intelligence
New York, New York
23 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account