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Join to apply for the General Accountant (Contract) role at Canadian Solar Inc. 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 frontrunner 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 worklife balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees'' wellbeing. Join our team to Make the Difference by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate. Establish and maintain financial policies, fiscal controls, prepare financial reports and safeguard the organization''s assets. Pay vendor invoices and receive and post customer payments on a timely basis. Maintain and reconcile accounts payable/receivable ledger accounts, financial statements and reports. Prepare analyses and reconciliations of bill runs to detect fraud. Position Title: General Accountant Department: Accounting Reports To: Senior Manager Accounting Description This role is responsible for fullcycle accounting and financial reporting for the company. This role will perform a wide range of accounting related duties to ensure that financial results are reported on time on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Responsibilities Process daily bank payments and prepare weekly cash balances report. Responsible for fullcycle Accounts Payable, monthly accruals and payroll booking. Prepare all journal entries for daily accounting transactions. Manage intercompany transactions and monthly reconciliations. Responsible for monthend closing. Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliations. Assist in monthly reporting packages, quarterly forecast and annual budget preparation. Prepare monthly HST/GST filing. Assist with internal and external audit queries. Perform government remittances and reporting. Assist with periodic Survey of Statistics Canada. Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Code of Business Conduct. Adhere to all health and safety rules and company policies. Qualifications And Experience Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field. 3+ years of progressive work experience in a fullcycle accounting function. CPA designation considered an asset. Experience with foreign currencies is desirable. SAP experience is preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all internal and external stakeholders, including senior management. Ability to prioritize and multitask with excellent time management skills. Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently. Note The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time at its own discretion. Opportunity to convert to a fulltime employee to be determined at the end of the contract. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canadian Solar Inc. by 2x Get notified about new General Accountant jobs in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada . Seniority level: MidSenior level Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance Industries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr