Accountant II
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.
The Accountant II is responsible for overseeing and developing the Accounting and Finance function for our new US factory located in the state of Indiana. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues such as managing and allocating accounts, financial statements and manufacturing cost reporting and analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
- Assist in managing the month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Participate in the year-end financial statement audit through effectively responding to specific requests and inquiries from the external audit team.
- Establish and maintain the company’s account management procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and other departments to ensure financial data integrity.
- Monitor financial integrity and compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations.
- Estimate costs of operating plans and then develop budget and forecasts during the annual budget development cycle.
- Train and mentor junior accounting staff to build a strong and capable team.
- Participate in other strategic finance, account, and business projects if needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Progress toward Certified Public Accountant or similar certification preferred.
- 6+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP as well as risks and controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP system is an asset.
- Be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgment showing logical decision making, and a hands-on approach.
Mesquite Module Corporation 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.
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Company at a glance
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 25 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 165 GW of premium quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers.
Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects across the world.
Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.
Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/.
Canadian Solar is Making the Difference by delivering more clean, safe, and affordable solar energy to the world.
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