<p>We are looking for a Compensation Analyst to support pay programs and compensation planning for our organization in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role focuses on market analysis, salary administration, compliance review, and year-end compensation activities while helping ensure pay practices remain competitive and aligned with business needs. The position also contributes to incentive planning and select executive compensation initiatives in a collaborative human resources environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate compensation data from market sources to assess job leveling, pay positioning, and salary range alignment while balancing external benchmarks with internal consistency.</p><p>• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and compensation leadership to review pay recommendations for new hires, role changes, and market-based adjustments.</p><p>• Perform exemption assessments and apply wage and hour guidelines to help maintain compliance with applicable labor standards.</p><p>• Take part in compensation surveys and interpret results to support decisions on organizational pay competitiveness.</p><p>• Contribute to annual compensation cycles by assisting with merit planning, incentive administration, data validation, employee communications, and related processing activities.</p><p>• Support variable pay programs through analysis, payout calculations, and financial modeling tied to compensation budgets.</p><p>• Assist with executive compensation work, including administration of long-term incentive programs and oversight of equity-related tools and processes.</p>
<p>South Jersey client within the construction/manufacturing industry is looking to staff a Cost Accounting Manager with a strong background in revenue accounting and can thrive in a continuous process improvement environment. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful candidate will have proven product cost experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do everyday</p><ul><li>Oversee cost accounting activities, including cost analysis, reporting, and evaluation of manufacturing and/or project-related expenses</li><li>Analyze production costs, project expenditures, and financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement</li><li>Manage and support accounting team members, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and leadership teams to provide meaningful financial insights and support business planning</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis as needed</li><li>Ensure cost accounting practices align with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies</li><li>Support revenue accounting activities and related financial analysis when necessary</li><li>Utilize financial systems and reporting tools to improve processes and deliver accurate, timely information</li></ul>