Full-Time

Accountant 2

Updated on 8/23/2026

Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

51-200 employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells solar modules

No salary listed

Mesquite, TX, USA

In Person

The description references a new factory in Indiana, but the ATS location is Mesquite, Texas.

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Forecasting
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • A college, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • At least 6 years of relevant work experience is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), risks, and controls is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Experience with SAP is an asset.
  • The role requires attention to detail, sound judgment, logical decision-making, and a hands-on approach.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure timely and accurate processing.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger 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 by responding effectively to requests and inquiries from the external audit team.
  • Establish and maintain 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 operating-plan costs and develop budgets and forecasts during the annual budget development cycle.
  • Train and mentor junior accounting staff.
  • Participate in strategic finance, accounting, and business projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Progress toward Certified Public Accountant or similar certification.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with SAP.

Canadian Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic modules and manages large-scale solar energy projects for residential, commercial, and utility customers. These products work by converting sunlight into electricity using high-efficiency cell designs, while the company provides the necessary kits and maintenance services to keep these systems running. It distinguishes itself through a massive portfolio of over 1,500 patents and a top "bankability" rating, which signals to investors that its technology is a reliable financial bet compared to other manufacturers. The company's goal is to improve the performance of renewable energy by developing more efficient solar hardware and providing end-to-end support for power plant development.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 storage shipments hit 2.1 GWh, beating guidance and supporting growth.
  • Canadian Solar's storage backlog reached $3.5 billion on May 8, 2026.
  • The company won its January 15, 2026 Maxeon patent fight, reducing TOPCon litigation overhang.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 gross margin drops to 13%-15% after the tariff-refund boost fades.
  • Recurrent Energy's project sales stayed soft in Q1 2026, limiting backlog monetization.
  • Loss of U.S. tax-credit eligibility after 2026 would cripple the Texas-Indiana ramp and project economics.

What makes Canadian Solar unique

  • Canadian Solar launched SolBank 4.0 at SNEC 2026 for 6.25 MWh utility storage.
  • May 14, 2026, Canadian Solar paired modules, storage, EPC, and operations in one platform.
  • Its U.S. manufacturing plan targets 10 GW Texas modules and 6.3 GW Indiana cells by 2027.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation