Tax Researcher III

Description The Information Solutions Group, a division of The First American Corporation (NYSE:FAF), is the largest collector and provider of real estate information used by businesses to value, locate, and analyze properties across the United States. With the world's most comprehensive database of real estate information and property characteristics, our companies transform complex data gathered from thousands of public records and private sources into meaningful business information used by mortgage lenders, title companies, government agencies, legal firms, and others. For more information, please visit our website www.firstam.com. If you are looking for a growth-oriented, financially stable company that's been in business since 1889, please consider our opportunity.

 Performs complex research requiring interpretation of documents.
 Proofreads documents for grammatical, mathematical, typographical and compositional errors adhering to formatting standards and guidelines. Offers suggestions regarding structural changes and the redesign of documents to improve readability. Contacts clients/outside customers to clarify information.
 Researches complex documents/ descriptions and determines the appropriate action to take, such as which land to post the document to or determining subdivision edits for title plants and what will be opened in our online system for easy retrieval by our customers.
 Tracks and provides status to management on research progress.
 Determines correct information to use and ensure that the correct information is entered into the proprietary database.
 Performs duties such as maintaining simple to complex files, searching and investigating information contained in files, processing departmental documents requiring more specific knowledge of functional operations and entering report results into order tracking system.
 May read and follow instructions on difficult metes and bounds legal descriptions.


Qualifications

High School diploma and 4+ years related experience.

 Strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel to create/update documents and spreadsheets containing formulas and formatting.
 Strong attention to detail
 Self-disciplined
 Good judgment
 In-depth understanding of company requirements
 Knowledge of required tools to query and manipulate data in varying file formats.

First American offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes:

Health, dental and vision care

401(k) retirement savings plan including a company match tied to profitability

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Discount stock purchase program

Tuition assistance program

Title and escrow fee reimbursement program

Company credit union
First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.




The First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.


Individual is responsible to adhere to First American Corporation's and department's compliance and information security policies, practices, and procedures, including the handling of systems and data, in the performance of the role.