Cost Accountant

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 Summary

The Cost Accountant collaborates with other accountants and financial staff in the company to provide financial and accounting support to executives and department heads who establish goals and budgets for the organization. The qualifications for this position include skills in SAP ERP system and office software like Microsoft Excel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing data about a company’s operational costs.
• Setting standard costs of manufactured goods.
• Preparing monthly manufacturing cost report.
• Communicate with management on appropriate costing based on financial data.
• Performing account reconciliations.
• Managing the company’s balance sheet and accounting books
• Participate in the year-end financial statement audit through effectively responding to specific requests and inquiries from the external audit team.
• Participate in other strategic finance, accounting, and business projects if needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 6+ years’ of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office with demonstrated expertise in Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics
• Strong financial analysis skills and understanding of organizational accounting concepts
• Good attention to detail with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously in an accurate and on a timely basis.