Strategic Inventory Accounting Lead

RGP (Resources Connection); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 229,233,000 - 257,887,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP (Resources Connection) is seeking an Inventory Accounting Manager to lead inventory accounting, costing methodologies, and cost analysis across a global supply chain. The role partners with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Technology to optimize processes and deliver executive visibility into inventory performance and profitability.

The position is a 4-month contract with potential extension or conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years in inventory accounting or cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel and large data handling.
• Experience with GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory accounting, ensure accurate valuation and reporting.
• Own costing methodologies (standard, weighted average, reserves).
• Perform cost analyses to identify trends, variances and opportunities.
• Develop dashboards to improve visibility into inventory and cost drivers.
• Suggest system enhancements and automate Excel-based workflows.
• Investigate variances, SKU discrepancies, shrinkage, obsolescence and reserves.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end closes for inventory and cost accounting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

RGP (Resources Connection) is seeking an Inventory Accounting Manager to lead inventory accounting, costing methodologies, and cost analysis across a global supply chain. The role partners with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Technology to optimize processes and deliver executive visibility into inventory performance and profitability.

The position is a 4-month contract with potential extension or conversion to full-time.