Senior Accountant

PURPOSE. DIGNITY. ACTION.

PURPOSE. DIGNITY. ACTION. (PDA)
PDA strives to build robust support for non-punitive, community-based solutions to many public safety issues. With neighborhood and public partners and in partnership with community members actively seeking to move past experiences of harm and injury, we design and deliver widely supported initiatives that promote safety, restoration, and racial equity.

Who We Are Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA) is a non-profit corporation which advocates for legal system reform and develops alternatives that shift from a punishment paradigm to a system that supports individual and community health. We also provide a direct services program (CoLEAD) and provide technical assistance to community partners who are committed to these goals.

Grounding reform in a public health and safety framework, PDA develops new strategies and implements models that improve on conventional responses to crime and public order issues. In collaboration with community and government partners, PDA uses policy advocacy, organizing, litigation, and public education to achieve its goals.

The Operations and Administrative team at PDA includes the Finance Team, Information Technology, Chief of Staff, and the Administrative Team. Everyone in this space is a leader. The Sr. Accountant will be a valued member of the Finance Team, assisting in the accounting functions to support our continued agency success across the program areas. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position is customer-centered and cultivates and stewards’ relationships for the benefit of our agency.

Thus, the desired candidate is expected to come to the position with a fun and positive spirit of collaboration and innovation and see the opportunity to resolve issues by taking initiative that works for all. This team intentionally fosters trust and team building, and the individual in this position will enhance these efforts. We are a multifaceted, hands‑on team in a high‑functioning and fast‑paced organization and jump in to assist each other often, no matter role or title.

The Senior Accountant’s primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform a variety of complex professional-level accounting duties in a lead position

Ensure expenses are coded and allocated according to grant and contract requirements; which will require reading and understanding underlying finance related compliance obligations in each of PDA’s revenue contracts

Responsible for aiding in the preparation, maintenance and control of the general ledger on an ongoing basis, including allocations of income and expenses to programs and applicable fiscal time periods

Review and analyze financial and program data and documents to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with PDA policies and procedures, applicable funding rules/compliance, and other governmental, and non-governmental regulations

Monitor financial transactions for accuracy and timely processing; maintain journals and ledgers for assigned activities and accounts and report as requested or required.

Answer questions and provide information and assistance to internal and external stakeholders regarding a variety of accounting, budgeting and funding regulations, requirements and issues; analyze financial accounting data and make recommendations

Assist finance team with the development, establishment and monitoring of the fund budgets

In coordination with the Director of Finance, develop and document business processes accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Ensure comprehensive understanding of and compliance with all billing and budget requirements associated with revenue…