Junior Cost Analyst

Aston Carter • Wayne, NJ

3d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Cost Analyst who will be responsible for reviewing process orders for completeness and accuracy, analyzing inventory movements, and recommending master data changes based on variance analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety and support continuous improvement activities through detailed reporting.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Proven experience in tracking discrepancies or variances.
• Basic Excel experience (willingness to train on specific formulas).
• Experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies, maintaining ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Cost analysis and inventory management preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience with inventory/manufacturing is a plus.
• Proven success in finding and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in various units of measure).
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Proven background of taking initiative and seeking increased responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review process orders for completeness and accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze and monitor inventory movements.
• Verify corrective actions on process orders.
• Recommend master data changes based on process order variance analysis.
• Audit BOM and recipe master data.
• Recommend process improvements based on the review of process order variances.
• Identify inventory movement errors and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist in reviewing the annual production volume budget.
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) activities by reporting internal plant activities.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety for personal and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Controller, Operations Controller.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree