Accountant

Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking an Accountant to support the Finance team with payment processing, expense verification, and invoice reconciliation, while contributing to project accounting tasks.

The role involves reviewing vendor invoices, supporting project billing and WIP reconciliations, assisting with revenue recognition and month-end close, and collaborating across regions to meet reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional accounting experience required.
• Experience in project-based, construction, engineering, energy or fast-paced environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial systems.
• Strong communication and presentation of financial information.
• Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Portuguese language proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely payments.
• Support project billing by preparing customer invoices and monitoring billings against budgets and milestones.
• Perform monthly project WIP reconciliations and participate in WIP review meetings.
• Assist with monthly revenue recognition, financial close, and project closeout procedures.
• Support the operating plan and monthly management reporting, plus ad-hoc analyses.
• Coordinate employee expense processing via Concur and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist with SOX compliance, external statements, audits, and tax filings.
• Collaborate with regional finance and operations teams to provide accounting support.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Portuguese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accountant

Department: Finance | Reports To: Sr. Accounting Manager | Location: Kitchener, Ontario | Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 + annual bonus

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely payment processing
• Support project billing activities by preparing customer invoices and monitoring billings against project budgets and contractual milestones
• Complete monthly project work‑in‑progress reconciliations and participate in WIP review meetings with key stakeholders
• Assist with monthly project revenue recognition, financial close activities, and project closeout procedures
• Support the annual operating plan process, monthly management reporting, and ad‑hoc financial analysis as required
• Coordinate employee expense processing through Concur, ensuring submissions are complete, appropriately supported, and accurately recorded
• Assist with SOX compliance activities, external financial statement preparation, government audits, and corporate tax filings
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams across other regions, providing accounting support and contributing to shared priorities as needed

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Educational background in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least three years of professional accounting experience, ideally within a project‑based, construction, engineering, energy, or similarly fast‑paced environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial systems, reports, and large data sets
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting reporting and month‑end deadlines
• Experience using SAP is considered an asset
• Professional proficiency in Portuguese is strongly preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Performance bonuses are also available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

e-STORAGE 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.