Staff Accountant

Granville Homes; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Granville Homes in Fresno, CA is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the preparation of financial statements and maintain accounting files. The role includes assisting the Assistant Controller and staff with monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations.

The position requires a four-year degree in accounting and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work well in a team to improve processes and support other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in accounting.
• 1–3 years of related accounting experience, with emphasis on analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Experience supporting monthly close, journal entries, accounts receivable, and depreciation and taxes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly close process.
• Initiate and process journal entries; accounts receivable invoices and deposits.
• Prepare and update accounting schedules (depreciation, property taxes).
• Reconcile and analyze accounts monthly.
• Prepare analysis reports.
• Explain account transactions to other departments and resolve issues.
• Suggest improvements for procedures and participate in special projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Description:

This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Controller and other Staff in preparing financial statements and organizing, preparing, logging, maintaining, updating and monitoring company accounting files

Essential Functions/Accountabilities:

• Participate in the monthly close process;
• Initiate and process journal entries; accounts receivable invoices and deposits
• Prepare and continually update various accounting schedules, including depreciation and property taxes;
• Reconcile and analyze accounts on a monthly basis;
• Prepare analysis reports;
• Provide information and assistance to other departments by explaining account transactions and resolving accounting issues;
• Provide improvement suggestions for existing departmental procedures or innovate with new ideas; and
• Assist with special projects.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Systems-oriented, organized with excellent follow-up skills
• Able to plan and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Work Environment:

• This job operates within the professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full time at will position, and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as department needs demand.

Travel:

• None

Work Authorization:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year degree (Bachelor’s degree) in accounting required;
• One to three years related accounting experience, with specific experience in analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts;

This job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.