About this role
At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for end-to-end AP processing with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional coordination. This role supports high-volume vendor payments related to logistics, manufacturing operations, and services, ensuring compliance with internal controls, contract terms, and payment schedules.
Responsibilities include:
• Process high-volume invoices (PO and non-PO) with accuracy and timeliness • Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) • Validate pricing, quantities, freight terms, and tax treatment • Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs (ACH, wire, check) • Ensure invoices are paid in accordance with negotiated terms and cash-flow priorities • Serve as primary AP contact for assigned vendors • Resolve invoice discrepancies, short payments, and billing disputes • Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Receiving, and Operations to clear holds • Maintain professional vendor relationships to prevent shipment delays or service interruptions • Process freight invoices (ocean, air, trucking, drayage, warehousing) • Validate accessorial charges, detention/demurrage, and fuel surcharges • Support urgent or exception payments tied to production-critical shipments • Escalate payment risks that may impact inbound materials or outbound deliveries • Ensure compliance with internal AP policies and SOX controls • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails • Assist with internal and external audits as required • Ensure vendor master data accuracy (W-9s, banking details, tax status) • Reconcile AP subledger to GL • Monitor aging reports and proactively manage overdue items • Support month-end close activities • Provide AP metrics and ad-hoc analysis when requested • All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience • Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments strongly preferred • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) • Familiarity with freight invoices and logistics cost structures is a strong plus • High attention to detail and accuracy • Strong sense of urgency and accountability • Experience supporting centralized AP for multiple business entities or sites • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Understanding of Incoterms and logistics cost driver • Clear, professional communication with internal teams and external vendors • Comfortable escalating issues that pose operational or financial risk • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Operations
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching • Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs), such as files or office supplies • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports • Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors #CSPowerSystems