About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client (Accounting & Finance) is seeking an entry-level Cost Analyst to support local operations and finance teams. This role focuses on warehouse-level cost control, labor data management, and routine cost analysis to help drive accurate financial reporting and operational improvements.

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What You’ll Do

• Maintain accurate labor databases (headcount, hours, compensation, overtime) and update records for current and planned staffing.
• Support annual and monthly labor cost budgeting and forecasts, including headcount planning.
• Perform variance analysis comparing budgeted labor costs to actuals and identify drivers.
• Enter labor-related data (hours, schedule changes, compensation adjustments) into internal systems accurately and timely.
• Analyze labor cost, workforce deployment, staffing levels, and productivity to identify optimization opportunities.
• Review and process labor-related invoices (outsourced labor, temporary staffing, contractors) and support compliance with policies and controls.
• Assist with month-end close tasks, bill-of-material audits, inventory reconciliations, and ad-hoc cost analysis projects.
• Prepare clear reports and present findings to finance, operations, and HR partners.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in cost analysis, financial analysis, labor planning, workforce analytics, or related roles.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, basic data modeling).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) preferred.
• Experience with labor management or workforce analytics tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Korean proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) preferred but not required.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive labor and compensation data.

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Compensation & Details

• Base salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year (range provided by employer).
• Employment type: Full-Time, Regular.
• Business hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Worksite: On-site in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
• This role involves routine access to sensitive payroll and staffing data; background checks may be required per client policy.

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Why Join

• Hands-on exposure to cost accounting and labor analytics in an operational environment.
• Opportunity to develop advanced Excel and ERP skills while working cross-functionally.
• Supportive finance and operations partners plus opportunities for career growth in accounting and supply chain finance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.