Inventory Accountant

Job Description

Inventory Accountant | RGP

The Tone:
This is a role at RGP, a company building a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing solutions in on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services. The Inventory Accountant will perform daily analysis of gross margin, inventory, and cost accounting reports for one region, working to resolve exceptions and ensure accurate financial reporting. This position is vital for maintaining robust internal controls over inventory transactions and supporting the company’s commitment to financial accuracy and operational excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Flexible with travel to branches

• Team: Works with Branch and Division teams, reports to Inventory Supervisors or Operations Accounting Management.
• Mission: Ensure accurate reporting of inventory transactions and gross margins for one region while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Excel), PeopleSoft (a plus), SAP (a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Perform daily analysis of gross margin, inventory, and cost accounting reports for one specific region of the company, identifying and flagging any exceptions or issues for resolution.
• Collaborate: Work closely with Branch Managers and other Branch personnel, as well as the Division team, to ensure the accurate reporting of margins and all inventory transactions.
• Investigate: Assist Regional Finance Managers and Analysts in thoroughly researching any inventory transactions that result in questionable margins or inventory levels, providing insights and explanations.
• Control: Complete monthly SOX reports to ensure proper internal controls over inventory transactions are consistently maintained, including performing validity checks on inventory adjustments submitted by branches.
• Count: Actively participate in the required yearly physical inventory counts at each branch, which involves hands-on counting, reconciliation of inventory counts, and adjusting any identified variances.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-Related Field. Early career professional.
• Experience: 0-3 years of practical experience. Working knowledge with ERP systems.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in computer applications, specifically MS Office (Excel); strong analytical and organizational capabilities with a high attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze complex issues and apply appropriate accounting standards to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Bonus: Experience with PeopleSoft and/or SAP. Strong integrity and business ethics.