Comptable Senior, Gestion d’Actifs (H/F)

Job Description

At Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., we're more than a global leader in utility-scale solar and battery storage-we're not just building utility-scale solar and battery storage projects-we're shaping the future of energy. Our impact spans six continents and over 25 global offices, from initial design to decades of efficient, reliable performance in the field.

Our true strength? The people who bring our projects to life and keep them running.

We're a team of hands-on problem solvers who move with urgency, take pride in quality, and never shy away from a challenge. This isn't the kind of place where work coasts on autopilot. We expect focus, accountability, and follow-through-from everyone.

Our values

• Ownership, Accountability and Initiative - Those who see a challenge and take action, from early stage design through ongoing operations and maintenance.
• Critical Thinking and Decisiveness - Problem solvers who trust their judgement at every stage, from construction to long-term asset management.
• Purpose-Driven Excellence - People driven by purpose, not just process, who understand the lasting impact of their work.

What you can expect

Here, you'll grow by doing. We invest in our people with real stretch opportunities, ongoing development, and the chance to build expertise in one of the world's most critical industries. And while the pace is fast and the expectations are high, so is the opportunity.

Our values aren't just posters on the wall. Trust, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Inclusiveness, and Humbleness guide how we work, grow, and deliver-together.

So, if you're looking for comfort, cruise control, or a place to hide-we're not for you.

But if you're hungry to make a difference, ready to get your hands dirty, and want to be part of something meaningful-then we'd love to meet you. Join us. Build what matters.

Position Title: Accountant, Asset Management Accounting

Department: Corporate Finance

Reports To: Senior Manager, Asset Management Accounting EMEA

Location: Kitchener, Hybrid

Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Asset Management Accounting, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing monthly accounting close, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, maintaining and testinginternal controls and supporting the team with ad hoc analysis and supporting details as needed. This position will liaise with other team members from the Corporate Finance team (Accounts Payables,Treasury, Financial Reporting) and occasionally with other groups such as Development, EPC, Legal and Internal Audit.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accounting close, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in areas such as, but not limited to payroll, prepaids, intercompany, leases, accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities.
• Prepare lease accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare inter-company journal entries, debit/credit notes, confirmations, and reconciliations.
• Prepare prepaid amortization journal entries and reconciliations.
• Run fixed assets depreciation and prepare roll forward.
• Run fx revaluation and update reconciliation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance, including testing.
• Support the team with ad hoc analysis and gathering supporting details as needed.
• Support the team with process and system improvements.
• Assist Accounts Payable as needed with obtaining accounting details for invoices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Broad general ledger exposure across balance sheet and income statement.
• Expertise in working with reconciliations, roll forwards and flux analyses.
• Strong GAAP knowledge required,
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of large ERP and consolidation systems. SAP and Hyperion a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Detail oriented, with a strong sense of process ownership.
• Works and communicates well in a team environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or finance.
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in a full-cycle accounting function.
• Public accounting and audit experience is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
• Renewables, real estate or construction industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with global and multi- currency environment.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group.

Studies have shown that women and people of diverse backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote inclusion of equity groups. We strongly encourage applications even if you don't believe you meet all the requirements outlined. We will do our best to respond.

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

Upon individual request, Recurrent Energy will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Interviews will be conducted only with qualified applicants.