Tax Researcher II

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.

Conducts research of tax data, using a variety of tools. Extracts and compiles data into documents and reports. Does not travel to sites to perform research or retrieve data.

 Conducts physical research of data requiring the exercise of some judgment and discretion.
 Extracts and enters appropriate data onto application, other form, or database.
 Analyzes and interprets information extracted to meet requirements.
 May proofread documents submitted by Searchers for grammatical, mathematical, typographical and compositional errors adhering to formatting standards and guidelines.
 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 tracking system.
 May read and follow instructions on difficult metes and bounds legal descriptions.
 May update/maintain database with reviewed and corrected data.


Qualifications

High School diploma. Generally 2-4 years related experience.

 Proficient PC Skills to create/update documents and spreadsheets containing basic formulas and formatting.
 Strong attention to detail
 Self-disciplined
 Tenacity for solving detailed issues.
 Good judgment
 Solid 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.