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.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant I to join our Accounting team. This entry-level professional role is responsible for supporting key accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and accounts payable/receivable. The Accountant I plays an essential role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate recording of transactions.
Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of financial statements and internal reports by gathering and analyzing financial data. Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including invoice verification, payment processing, and resolving discrepancies. Manage vendor communications and billing issues.
Expense Management: Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies and required documentation.
Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls.
Data Entry: Perform accurate and timely data entry. Maintain organized records of financial transactions and supporting documentation.
Administrative Tasks: Provide general administrative support to the accounting team, such as organizing files, preparing routine reports, and completing additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Relevant coursework or formal training in accounting principles is required.
Experience: 2 plus years of experience in an accounting or finance role preferred; internship experience in accounting is a plus.
Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and accuracy in data entry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) is advantageous.
Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with internal teams and external vendors.
Organization: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new systems, accounting processes, and evolving business needs.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company matching
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Employee wellness programs and support services
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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.
