What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Canadian Solar Inc.?
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.
Responsibilities include:
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.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead 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, overhead)
- Partner closely with plant operations to analyze production performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Monitor inventory transactions, cycle counts, and ensure 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
- All other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting and inventory management
- Experience working with ERP systems, with SAP preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- CPA or CMA preferred
- 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 screens, documents, and reports
- Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors