Accountant I, Accounting

About this role

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

TITLE: ACCOUNTANT I, ACCOUNTING

JOB SUMMARY:

A HIGHLY MOTIVATED ACCOUNTANT I IS SOUGHT TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS WITHIN A RAPIDLY EXPANDING RENEWABLE ENERGY ENVIRONMENT. THIS ROLE WILL PLAY A CRITICAL PART IN FINANCIAL REPORTING, COST ACCOUNTING, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, CONTRIBUTING TO IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY ACROSS SOLAR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• SUPPORT MONTH-END, QUARTER-END, AND YEAR-END CLOSE PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

• PREPARE AND REVIEW JOURNAL ENTRIES, ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

• SUPPORT COST ACCOUNTING, INCLUDING STANDARD COSTING, INVENTORY VALUATION, AND VARIANCE ANALYSIS (LABOR, MATERIALS, AND OVERHEAD)

• PARTNER CLOSELY WITH PLANT OPERATIONS TO ANALYZE PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE AND IDENTIFY COST-SAVING OPPORTUNITIES

• MONITOR INVENTORY TRANSACTIONS AND CYCLE COUNTS, ENSURING ACCURATE REPORTING OF RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED GOODS

• ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH GAAP, INTERNAL CONTROLS, AND CORPORATE POLICIES

• ASSIST WITH BUDGETING, FORECASTING, AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES

• SUPPORT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDITS, INCLUDING SOX COMPLIANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

• DRIVE PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTOMATION INITIATIVES WITHIN ACCOUNTING WORKFLOWS

• PROVIDE FINANCIAL INSIGHTS TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING

• PERFORM ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, OR A RELATED DISCIPLINE

• MINIMUM OF 2–5 YEARS OF ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE, PREFERABLY WITHIN A MANUFACTURING OR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

• DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF COST ACCOUNTING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ERP SYSTEMS; SAP EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• ADVANCED PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT EXCEL, INCLUDING PIVOTTABLES, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, AND DATA ANALYSIS

• STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF GAAP AND FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

• CPA OR CMA DESIGNATION PREFERRED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• ABILITY TO SIT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WHILE WORKING AT A COMPUTER

• FREQUENT USE OF HANDS AND FINGERS FOR TYPING, FILING, AND OPERATING OFFICE EQUIPMENT

• OCCASIONAL STANDING, WALKING, BENDING, AND REACHING

• ABILITY TO LIFT AND CARRY LIGHT OFFICE MATERIALS (UP TO 10–15 LBS.), SUCH AS FILES OR OFFICE SUPPLIES

• VISUAL ACUITY TO READ COMPUTER SCREENS, DOCUMENTS, AND REPORTS

• ABILITY TO ATTEND MEETINGS AND INTERACT WITH EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS, AND VENDORS

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