Operational & Technical Accounting Consultants – Automation & AI Transformation Projects

RGP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP seeks accounting professionals to join our Bay Area consulting network, collaborating with leading organizations to modernize accounting through automation, data optimization, and tech integration. This is a diverse, project-based role offering engagement across multiple industries in a fast-paced environment.

You will work on streamlining workflows, system transformations, ERP integrations, and delivering high-value accounting deliverables with a consulting mindset and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in GL close, reconciliations, consolidation, or financial reporting.
• Hands-on automation, AI, or data tools embedded in accounting workflows.
• Advanced Excel with complex formulas and automation.
• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday).
• Strategic thinker who executes precisely in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to streamline accounting workflows using automation.
• Support or lead system transformation, ERP integrations, and reporting.
• Develop high-value operational accounting deliverables across close cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize practices.
• Drive continuous improvement to scale finance in a digital environment.

Skills

operational accounting

technical accounting

hands-on automation

advanced Excel

ERP awareness

consulting mindset

industry knowledge

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

custom scripting

Job description

Join RGP's network of experienced accounting professionals driving innovation across Finance and Operations in the Bay Area. As part of our Consulting community, you'll collaborate with leading organizations to modernize accounting functions through automation, data optimization, and technology integration. This is not a one-size-fits-all position - it's an opportunity to engage in diverse projects that challenge your technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities while offering the flexibility of consulting work.

What you will work on

• Partner with clients to streamline accounting workflows leveraging automation tools, AI solutions, and advanced analytics.
• Support or lead system transformation efforts, including ERP integrations, process redesign, and reporting enhancements.
• Develop and maintain high-value operational accounting deliverables across close, consolidation, and reporting cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize practices and improve data integrity and insight delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that elevate the finance function’s ability to scale and adapt in a digital environment.

What you will bring

• Strong foundation in operational and technical accounting, with experience across GL close, reconciliations, consolidation, or financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience integrating automation, AI, or data tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or custom scripting) into accounting workflows.
• Advanced Excel proficiency - comfortable with complex formulas, modeling, and automation logic.
• Background with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar).
• Ability to think strategically while executing with precision in hands-on, fast-paced environments.
• Consulting mindset - adaptability, collaborative approach, and interest in varied project-based opportunities across industries.
• Experience within technology, SaaS, life sciences, fintech, or manufacturing environments - ideally supporting fast-paced, high-growth, or transformation-focused organizations.
• Desire to join a community of consulting professionals who value flexibility, project diversity, and meaningful client impact.

What you can expect

• Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.
• Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.
• Pay Range: $80hr.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
• 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.

What we do

As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent in the market to execute transformation and high-value projects for our global clients- solving problems in the areas of Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation.

Our unique consulting model allows you the radical flexibility and control you demand in the "Now of Work," enabling you to define your career path based on your expertise, passion, desire to travel, work environment and life stage. At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. We recognize diversity as a strength that is cultivated through our culture, our people, and our business.

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.

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