Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

Granville Homes, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist the Assistant Controller with preparing financial statements and maintaining accounting files.

The role supports month‑end close, journal entries, depreciation schedules, and reconciliations in a professional office environment. You should have 1–3 years of related accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries; process AR invoices and deposits.
• Maintain depreciation and property tax schedules.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare analysis reports for management.
• Support other departments by explaining transactions and resolving issues.
• Assist with special projects.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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:385-1

# of Openings:1

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
• 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
• 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.

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