At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.
Position Summary:
The Accountant II will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing various accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong accounting background who is looking to advance their career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and schedules for management and regulatory purposes.
Month-End and Year-End Closings: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Accounts Payable/Receivable: Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies.
Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Audit Support: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for financial transactions and reports.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant accounting regulations, standards, and best practices.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of efficient accounting procedures.
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation or progress towards certification is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members and other departments.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
Similar Jobs
What We Do
Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally.
With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years.
Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements.
In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research.
Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/.
Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.
