Accounting Coordinator

Employment status: Full-time

Reports to: Director of Financial Planning & Accounting

Application period: 2/7/2025

Start date: ASAP

Salary range: $22.21/hr - $25.05/hr, commensurate with experience 

Who We Are

Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and create more equitable learning for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and fosters student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring. To find out more about Saga Education, visit saga.org.

We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over our first decade—now the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the 3 million underserved students who struggle with early literacy and 6th–12th-grade math. Find out how you can be a part of the meaningful change needed to accelerate educational equity. Visit saga.org/change.

Saga Education | Change the Equation

What You’ll Do  

The Accounting Coordinator plays a key role in keeping our financial operations organized and running smoothly. You’ll manage accounts payable, process expense reports, track vendor contracts, and assist with monthly accounting tasks. As the go-to person for payments and expense-related questions, you’ll collaborate with vendors, employees, and the finance team to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

This is an ideal role for someone who loves numbers, enjoys staying organized, and thrives in a mission-driven environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team, helping to ensure our resources are used effectively to advance our mission of changing the equation in education. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accounts Payable (AP):
  • Process vendor payments and staff reimbursements using BILL
  • Request and manage vendor W-9s and send BILL account invitations
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments or discrepancies
  • Help prepare AP reports
  • Assist with 1099 preparation and fix tax ID (TIN) errors by contacting vendors
• Expense and Credit Card Management:
  • Process company credit card expense reports and staff reimbursement requests
  • Download and review monthly credit card statements
  • Handle credit requests and reconciliations 
  • Follow up with employees for missing receipts, clarifications, or approvals
• Vendor and Contract Management:
  • Save and organize vendor contracts, ensuring the contract tracking spreadsheet is current
• Month-End and Accounting Support:
  • Help with monthly closing tasks like preparing reports and reconciliations
  • Keep accounting files and documentation organized
  • Support audits by providing schedules and responding to auditor requests
  • Assist the finance team with reports, special projects, and analysis
• Staff Communication and Support:
  • Share updates on Concur and BILL processes with staff
  • Troubleshoot and resolve staff questions about financial systems

What We’ll Use To Measure Success

• Mission Alignment - You acknowledge and can articulate an understanding of education inequity
• Nimble Learning - You use both successes and failures to actively learn new lessons
• Action Oriented - You take on new opportunities and have a solutions-oriented approach
• Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively - You deliver clear, multi-mode communication to various audiences

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or accounts payable, preferably in a nonprofit or education setting
• Familiarity with accounting tools (e.g., BILL, Concur) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and a helpful attitude
• Experience with 1099 preparation is a plus

What We’ll Provide 

Saga Education offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, IVF coverage, paid parental leave, an optional FSA, and telehealth benefits. Saga provides a generous PTO package, which includes a paid Winter Wellness Break, an optional 401(k) with discretionary matching, and company-provided technology. All employees have access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Saga 360 Wellness Program, and DEIB events and initiatives.

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact [email protected].

To remain at the cutting edge of educational innovation and impact, we celebrate and leverage our diversity in all of its intersectional identities and nurture a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. We welcome ideas and perspectives from all employees to fulfill the full promise of our mission. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage veterans and people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this and all available roles.

Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

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