Accountant Jobs in Waterloo, ON

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Canadian Solar aims to power the world with solar energy and to create a cleaner Earth for future generations. Our culture and people are our most important assets and a key source of our competitive advantage. We strive to “Make the Difference” in our work by cultivating a corporate culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and creating a lasting positive impact on society and the communities where we operate.

As a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, e-STORAGE is a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. At the core of the e-STORAGE platform is SolBank a self-manufactured, lithium-iron phosphate chemistry-based battery engineered for utility-scale applications. Through our innovative solutions, we aim to optimize grid operations, promote clean energy integration, and foster a more resilient and sustainable energy.

Position Title : Accountant

Department : Finance and Accounting

Entity : CS e-STORAGE

Reports To : Accounting Manager

Location : Kitchener, ON - Hybrid role, mix of both remote & office

Job Summary / Objective :

As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Finance and Accounting Department. Your responsibilities will include ensuring accurate and timely payment processing, expense verification, and invoice reconciliation. Additionally, you will contribute to project accounting tasks, supporting the overall objectives of the Finance Department and CS e-STORAGE.

Responsibilities :

• Verify vendor invoices and process payments promptly.
• Assist in preparing project invoices and monitoring billings against budgets.
• Reconcile monthly project WIP and participate in WIP review meetings.
• Contribute to monthly project revenue recognition and closeout procedures.
• Assist with annual AOP, monthly management reports, and ad hoc reporting.
• Support SOX audit, external financial statements preparation, and government audits
• Handle all employee expenses through Concur and ensure expenses are appropriate / accurately entered.
• Collaborate on tasks supporting other regions as needed.
• Assist SOX audit, external financial statements preparation, government audit as well as corporate tax filing.

Qualifications and Experience :

Critical thinking and logical analysis skills.

Note : The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at its discretion.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Types

Contract

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Energy Technology, and Oil and Gas

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