Cost Accountant

Legrand NA-posted 12 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Canonsburg, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

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Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant to join the Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA . The Cost Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of the company’s inventory and cost accounting systems. This role is responsible for analyzing gross margins across products, customers, and regions, and for developing cost accounting systems that support strategic decision-making at both executive and operational levels. The position also provides detailed analysis and reporting to support line supervisors, facility managers, and cross-functional teams, helping to drive financial transparency and operational efficiency.

Learn and understand the company’s manufacturing processes to support accurate cost allocation
Construct and maintain cost accounting systems to support internal decision-making and external reporting
Develop and monitor direct labor, materials, equipment, and overhead cost structures
Establish and update standard costs in the bill of materials as required
Calculate raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods costs
Reconcile and validate inventory balances to the sub-ledger and underlying system data regularly
Create and review cost accounting system controls
Complete month-end closing and reporting procedures related to cost and inventory accounting
Monitor and analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounts and variances
Provide month-over-month analysis of inventory balances and related costs
Analyze costing data and prepare product and customer gross margin reporting
Prepare product unit cost reporting and ad hoc price-cost analyses for specially priced products
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in inventory and margin reports
Conduct ongoing process constraint analyses
Facilitate departmental approvals for new item costs by identifying anomalies through daily reports
Provide cost accounting support to operations leaders, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
Deliver clear, actionable variance analysis commentary during month-end close
Assist in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3–5 years of accounting experience (minimum two years in manufacturing standard and job costing required)

Proven analytical skills, organizational abilities, and relevant computer skills
Proficiency in ERP systems (Infor Mapics Syteline preferred) and Microsoft Excel
Ability to collaborate across departments and comply with company directives

LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

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