Robert Half is seeking a Jr. Staff Accountant for a growing organization in San Diego, CA This is a contract opportunity, in-office, that starts immediately. What you'll get to do every day: Maintains responsibility for key Accounting functions (i.e. cash, investments, accounts receivable, prepaids, fixed assets, internally developed software, notes receivable, notes payable, leases, deferred rent, accounts payable, customer advances, accrued expenses, income taxes, rebates, payroll, etc.)Uses Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and controls that will prevent or reduce risk of potential misstatements or misappropriationsEnsures timely reconciliation of all general ledger accounts that underlie the financial statementsAssists in the budgeting process and ensures that a timely and accurate budget is produced and approved by leadershipPrepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operationsAssists in the monthly reporting process including compiling financials, identification of variances and packaging of final reports for leadership