JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountant

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

Position Title: Accountant

Department: Finance and Accounting

Entity: CS e-STORAGE

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Location: Kitchener, CANADA (Hybrid)

Position Summary:

The accountant will provide department support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely, and accurate matter. This role will also be responsible for project accounting duties, which will directly support the overall goals of the Finance Department and CS e-STORAGE.

Responsibilities:

• Verify vendor invoices, ensure information is correct and correctly entered (date, due date, invoice number, description, amount, currency, GL account and department), process vendor
• payment on a timely base; Assist with DOA approvals if they exceed limits on the pay requisitions.
• Handle all employee expenses through Concur and ensure expenses are appropriate/accurately entered.
• Prepare project invoices based on the contract term, monitor project billings against project budgets and follow up collections while assuming initiative with Project Managers to resolve issues.
• Reconcile monthly project WIP and conduct monthly WIP review meetings with Project Managers.
• Perform monthly project revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate completion of project closeouts.
• Prepare annual AOP, monthly management report and other ad hoc reporting as required.
• Assist SOX audit, external financial statements preparation, government audit as well as corporate tax filing.
• Support other regions and other ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance is required or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Accounting
• Experience with big 4 accounting firm is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of SAP is preferred
• Computer literacy, including advanced Excel skill
• Communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Attention to detail
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts.
• Good work ethic and positive team attitude
• Work will be performed in a standard office environment, in front of a computer monitor and will involve sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, reaching.
• Strong organizational skills, anticipating needed actions, and exercising initiative within scope of responsibilities.
• Travel to other regions is required if needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.