Senior Accountant

Grameen America, Inc.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Grameen America, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women who have no access to
financial institutions build small businesses to create better lives for themselves and their families. We
offer microloans, training and support to fight poverty in the United States, starting with the poorest
women in every community we serve. Currently, we operate 18 branches across the United States and
have an ambitious plan to serve more clients in the next three years.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant with Grameen America in New York. Reporting to the
CFO, s/he will lead a team based in NYC with responsibility for timely and accurate accounting and
reporting. The position offers significant potential for personal growth and career progression for the
right individual as we embark on the next exciting phase of our development in the United States.
Senior Accountant
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Manage the accounting operations and functions for the organization (head office and 18 branches)
to ensure that processes and procedures are in compliance with standard GAAP account regulations
and organizational policy
Plan, direct and execute all corporate and branch accounting operational functions, including global
general ledger and financial statement consolidation
Supervise preparation of internal and external reports and registrations for stakeholders including
management, funders and donors
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and experience with
non-profit accounting principles and procedures
Strong proficiency in the use of productivity software Knowledge of Microsoft productivity software
(Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple projects
simultaneously; capable of rapid coordination and distribution of information
Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships and effectively address complex and sensitive
administrative issues throughout the spectrum of our constituents
Qualifications & Education:
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Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting together with CPA or equivalent
A committed team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
3-5 years in nonprofit and grant fund accounting
Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities as well as ability to prioritize, multi-task and
meet deadlines
Experience with Quick Books; candidates with Intact will be at an advantage
Detailed oriented
Passion for working in a social enterprise environment
High professionalism and ethical standards
Familiarity with implementing and working with complex integrated management information and
accounting systems a distinct plus
Fluency in spoken and written English; Spanish is a plus
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume with salary expectations to [email protected],
including the subject line "Senior Accountant”. Due to the high numbers of applicants for this position,
we regret that we can only respond to candidates that we would like to interview.