General Accountant, (Contract)

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 Title:      General Accountant

Department:     Accounting

Reports To:       Senior Manager – Accounting

Description:

This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for the company.  This role will perform a wide range of accounting related duties to ensure that financial results are reported on time on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. 

Responsibilities:

• Process daily bank payments and prepare weekly cash balances report.
• Responsible for full-cycle Accounts Payable, monthly accruals and payroll booking.
• Prepare all of journal entries for daily accounting transactions.
• Manage inter-companies transactions and monthly reconciliations.
• Responsible for month-end closing.
• Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Assist in monthly reporting packages, quarterly forecast and annual budget preparation.
• Prepare monthly HST/GST filing.
• Assist with internal and external audit queries. 
• Perform government remittances and reporting.
• Assist with periodic Survey of Statistics Canada.

• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and company policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• 3+ years of progressive work experience in a full-cycle accounting function.
• CPA designation considered an asset.
• Experience with foreign currencies is desirable.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with excellent time management skills.
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.

Note:

The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion. 

Opportunity to convert to a full-time employee to be determined at the end of the contract.