Sections Financial Coordinator

Fullsight; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC) seeks a Sections Financial Coordinator to provide accounting support to SAE sections and affiliated activities. You will handle transactional accounting, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting support, and compliance in collaboration with section leadership and volunteer treasurers.

You will participate in monthly close, assist with forecasts, and help ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records across sections.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in finance or accounting required
• 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial experience
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records

Responsibilities

• Onboard new and reactivated sections to banking and credit card platforms and support section leaders
• Manage section banking and credit card platform issues and fraud tools
• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate records for assigned sections
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules per policies
• Review event registrations, payments, and related financial activity for accuracy
• Prepare recurring financial reports and analyses for section leadership and Finance management
• Support monthly and year-end close activities and reporting
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and financial planning
• Participate in annual audit activities and respond to auditor requests
• Provide guidance on financial policies, reporting requirements

Skills

Accounting software

General ledger

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree in finance or accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred

Tools

NetSuite

General ledger software

MS Excel

Job description

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges. Join us and create a higher standard for a better world. The Sections Financial Coordinator is a member of the Finance team and provides accounting and financial support to SAE sections and affiliated activities. An SAE section is a local or regional member-led group that supports SAE’s mission through technical, educational, networking, and community-based activities. You will perform transactional accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting support, and compliance activities while following established accounting policies and internal controls. In this role, you will partner with section leadership, volunteer treasurers, program staff, and other Finance team members to deliver accurate financial information, support sound decision-making, and maintain the integrity of section financial records.

Essential Functions

• Onboard new and reactivated sections and teams to banking and credit card platforms, including account setup and support for section leaders and volunteer treasurers
• Manage section banking and credit card platform issues, including authorized signer updates, fraud prevention tools, and other platform support needs
• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate records for assigned sections
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures
• Review and verify event registrations, payments, and related financial activity for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare recurring financial reports and analyses for section leadership, volunteer treasurers, and Finance management
• Support monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Assists with budget development, forecasting, and financial planning activities for assigned sections
• Participate in annual audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting compliance reviews
• Provide guidance to section stakeholders regarding financial policies, procedures, and reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial experience
• Proficiency with accounting software, general ledger systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including volunteer treasurers and section leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with NetSuite
• Experience supporting non-profit or membership-based organizations is a plus
• Knowledge of SAE International's structure, sections, and affiliated activities is beneficial
• Experience with audit preparation and compliance activities preferred
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement efficiency enhancements is a plus

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia® (SAE ITC) enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute® (PRI) is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International® (SAEI) is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

We help the mobility industry adopt promising technologies at scale by laying the groundwork for best practices. The scientific and engineering communities are rich with innovative ideas that need implementation to make a positive difference and better our tomorrows. We nurture the future-forward ideas that show gathering momentum and provides them a robust foundation to grow. For over a century, our organizations and affiliates have been at the forefront of mobility solutions. Our storied history, our unparalleled authority in practically every aspect of mobility engineering, and our neutral voice ensures we are at the cutting edge of new and emerging technologies now - and in the future.

EEO CLAUSE

Fullsight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We help the mobility industry adopt promising technologies at scale by laying the groundwork for best practices. The scientific and engineering communities are rich with innovative ideas that need implementation to make a positive difference and better our tomorrows. We nurture the future-forward ideas that show gathering momentum and provides them a robust foundation to grow. For over a century, our organizations and affiliates have been at the forefront of mobility solutions. Our storied history, our unparalleled authority in practically every aspect of mobility engineering, and our neutral voice ensures we are at the cutting edge of new and emerging technologies now - and in the future.