Inventory Accountant

RGP is seeking an Inventory Accountant who will perform daily analysis of gross margin, inventory, and cost accounting reports for one region of the company and work with the appropriate individual(s) to resolve any exceptions/issues. The Inventory Accountant will work closely with the Branch and Division team to ensure accurate reporting of margins and inventory transactions in addition to answering questions regarding inventory counts, adjustments, or other inventory related inquiries.

Key Tasks:

•Perform daily analysis of gross margin and inventory reports for one region of the company.

•Work closely with the Branch Managers and Branch personnel to ensure accurate reporting of margins and inventory transactions.

•Assist Regional Finance Managers and Analysts in researching any inventory transactions resulting in questionable margins or inventory levels.

•Complete monthly SOX reports to ensure proper internal controls over inventory transactions.

•Perform validity checks on inventory adjustments submitted by the branches.

•Assist Division personnel with consignment inventory.

•Assist Division personnel with required yearly physical counts of inventory at each branch – including participation in physical counts of inventory, reconciliation of inventory counts and adjusting of variances.

•Accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliation and transactional review.

•Special projects, and other duties as assigned by Inventory Supervisors, Operations Accounting Sr. Manager, or other Operations Accounting Management.

•Approximately 5% travel is possible for attendance at Regional/Divisional Meetings, visits to Branches, attendance at inventory counts/recounts.

Skills:

•Ability work well with variety of different business areas within the company.

•Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

•Ability to prioritize and work with competing deadlines.

•Strong verbal, written communication, strong computer (MS Office – Excel), analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.

•Ability to understand and analyze issues and apply accounting standards to reflect accurate financial reporting.

•PeopleSoft and/or SAP experience a plus.

•Strong integrity and business ethics.

•BS/BA Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Related Field

• 0-3 years of practical experience

•Working knowledge with ERP systems, knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or SAP is an asset.

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.

• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.  

• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

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RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.