Staff Accounting Consultant

Job Description

Staff Accounting Consultant | RGP

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accounting Consultant role at RGP, with a variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, and onsite. RGP is a next-generation human capital firm that connects top talent to execute transformation and high-value projects for global clients. They solve problems in Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation. This role supports critical financial processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within client projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Remote, Onsite
• Mission: This person supports the month-end close, financial reporting, and audit compliance, while improving processes for clients.
• Tech Stack: Large ERP systems, MS Office, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support the month-end close process, including general ledger and sub-ledger maintenance.
• Review journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and analyze account variances.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment is applied in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field is required. This is an early career role focused on accounting principles.
• Experience: 0-5+ years of related experience, with a preference for public accounting, related consulting, or industry roles. Demonstrated experience with large ERP systems and strong technical skills in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
• Skills: Proficiency in US GAAP. Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and client service skills. Effective time management and project delivery abilities.
• Bonus: Master’s Degree. CPA, CMA, CIA, or CFE certification.