Staff Accountant

Granville Homes Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Childcare assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Granville Homes in Fresno, CA seeks a Staff Accountant to lead daily accounting operations within a hands-on, real estate environment. You will work closely with the Assistant Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely close.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will manage AP, GL, reconciliations, and month-end close while supporting audits and budgeting. The role offers a competitive hourly pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of general accounting experience (or entry-level transition from bookkeeping).
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong Excel capabilities (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Working knowledge of GAAP and automated reconciliation software.
• High attention to detail and strong cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Manage full-cycle AP operations with high accuracy and timeliness.
• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Post daily journal entries, maintain ledger accounts, and keep financial records up to date.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly balance sheet, bank, and credit card reconciliations to promptly identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Month-End Close: Assist with accruals, adjustments, and compiling financial statements.
• Audits & Compliance: Gather documentation for internal and external auditors and support tax return preparation.
• Analysis & Budgeting: Track departmental expenses, run variance analyses, and assist with forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Job description

Granville Homes is a local, family-owned and operated company that has been building innovative and sustainable homes in Fresno since 1977. Across multiple years, we have been recognized by the Fresno Bee as the #1 Best Place to Work in Fresno. As part of our company philosophy, we strive to maintain a healthy and dynamic workplace environment, and we are proud to provide our employees with a benefit package that includes some of the most generous health, dental, vision, childcare, and retirement benefits offered in the Central Valley.

Our company is committed to leaving a lasting impact on the greater Fresno-area community by helping promote access to food, shelter, healthcare, and education for the underprivileged. At Granville Homes, we encourage smart innovation, we inspire others to give back to our community, and we strive to reach as many people as possible in a positive way - both locally and globally.

What it means to work for Granville Homes

Position:Staff Accountant

Location: Fresno, CA

Job Id:388-1

# of Openings:1

Pay Rate: $24.00 – $29.00 / hour
Location: Corporate Headquarters – Fresno, CA

Granville Homes is a local, family-owned and operated company that has been building innovative and sustainable homes in Fresno since 1977. Recognized multiple times by the Fresno Bee as the #1 Best Place to Work in Fresno, we strive to maintain a healthy, dynamic workplace environment. We are proud to provide our employees with a competitive benefit package that includes some of the most generous health, dental, vision, childcare, and retirement benefits offered in the Central Valley.

Our company is committed to leaving a lasting impact on the greater Fresno-area community by helping promote access to food, shelter, healthcare, and education for the underprivileged. At Granville Homes, we encourage smart innovation, inspire others to give back, and strive to reach as many people as possible in a positive way - both locally and globally.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant plays a hands-on role in leading daily accounting operations, month-end close procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting. We are looking for a detail-oriented, energetic professional who can start right away and grow within our dynamic real estate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Manage full-cycle AP operations with high accuracy and timeliness.
• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Post daily journal entries, maintain ledger accounts, and keep financial records up to date.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly balance sheet, bank, and credit card reconciliations to promptly identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Month-End Close: Assist with accruals, adjustments, and compiling financial statements.
• Audits & Compliance: Gather documentation for internal and external auditors and support tax return preparation.
• Analysis & Budgeting: Track departmental expenses, run variance analyses, and assist with forecasting.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of general accounting experience (or an entry-level transition from bookkeeping).
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong Excel capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and automated reconciliation software.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strict time management under recurring deadlines, and strong cross-functional communication skills.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $24.00 – $29.00 / hour
• Benefits: Generous health, dental, vision, childcare, and retirement benefits.
• Culture: A collaborative, award-winning workplace culture dedicated to community impact and innovation.

Granville Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.