Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM) Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity. The organization has the experience and prestige that the Central American Women’s Fund, its predecessor organization located in Central America.
FCAM Foundation was created to address the growing challenges faced by diverse women and feminist movements in Central America, Latin America, and other countries around the world, especially in the Global South, to access the necessary funds to enable them to carry out their important work in the vindication and defense of their human rights.
The mission of FCAM Foundation is to mobilize resources to contribute to the strengthening of feminist and women’s movements in Central America and other regions of the world, through direct funding, service programs, and educational initiatives.
The Senior Accountant position is part of the Administration and Finance area. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing support and guidance to the main accounting team in monitoring the different financial inflows and outflows (income and expenses) so that these are carried out based on current fiscal and accounting guidelines applied to non-profit organizations in the United States and in accordance with the institutional internal control procedures and policies. The Senior Accountant ensures accurate and timely preparation and submission of tax forms to US government entities, maintaining compliance with all reporting requirements.
Expected Results
- Provide daily oversight of the foundation’s accounting records and operations, identifying opportunities to optimize procedures and enhance financial workflows.
- Ensure accurate and timely accounting information that complies with GAAP and relevant non-profit accounting guidelines.
- Monitor and maintain precise financial records for submission to government entities, while continuously improving accounting processes to support the foundation’s mission.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit of US state and federal tax forms to comply with tax regulations related to non-profit organizations.
- Support in the presentation of reports requested by banking, government, donor entities, etc.
- Support in the end-of-month and annual closing process to present accurate information to US government entities.
- Support in the updating and/or development of accounting policies and procedures.
- Monitor compliance with the application of GAAP in the different records of the foundation.
- Support in the assembly of the account catalog and other activities related to the start-up of the foundation’s operations.
- Other functions assigned by the financial management.
Educational Background and Experience
- Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license (currently active).
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the accounting field.
- Solid knowledge in the application of the United States GAAP.
- Demonstrated experience in non-profit organizations.
- Experience working with remote (virtual) teams.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and online data storage platforms.
- Working knowledge of SAP enterprise resource planning software is desirable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills English and Spanish.
- Organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactively takes initiative.
- Communicates information clearly with key FCAM Foundation’s colleagues.
Other Essential Requirements
- Strong alignment with FCAM Foundation’s values and mission.
- Willingness to work virtually.
- Discretion and handling of information confidentially.
