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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Associate. The role involves performing routine financial transactions such as travel, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, accounting, and asset management while ensuring compliance with institutional and governmental regulations and providing high-level customer service in a supervised environment.

Highlights

Complete finance transactions accurately and timely, adhering to institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations.
Manage routine travel, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and asset management tasks.
Provide customer service and collaborate closely with employees and functional office staff within served departments.
Use technology under close supervision to deliver professional financial services.
Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years related finance/accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Preferred qualifications include experience with SAP or large integrated finance systems, knowledge of finance terminology, and familiarity with federal and state business laws.
Criminal history background check is required for employment.
Starting salary is $17.876 per hour minimum.
Position is full-time in the Finance Hub IANR-3025 department and not funded by temporary grants.
University offers comprehensive benefits including generous leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, tuition assistance, and retirement plans with matching.

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Finance Associate

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Position Information

Working Title | Finance Associate
Department | Finance Hub IANR-3025
Requisition Number | S_260056
Posting Open Date | 01/29/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/11/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) Business Centers are a cohesive team that provide professional service, efficient resource management, and effective solution development with integrity, accountability and focus on the customer. This position is located on UNL’s East Campus, home to the beautiful Maxwell Arboretum, the UNL Dairy Store, and plenty of parking!

As a Finance Associate, you will:Serve in a customer-facing role and be responsible for ensuring finance transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. Primarily execute routine travel, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and asset management transactions. Work closely with employees within the departments served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions. Function under close supervision and be expected utilize technology to provide professional services.
Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About UsLooking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? UNL is consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming, supportive culture and outstanding benefits.
As a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous leave benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Tuition assistance through employee and dependent scholarship programs Retirement plans with university matching contributions A workplace culture that values your time outside of work
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications | High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years related finance or accounting work experience. Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Experience or training in Microsoft applications. A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Experience performing finance tasks in a business setting. Experience functioning in a team environment. Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system. Knowledge of finance terminology and practices. Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $17.876/hr minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your list of references as a separate document in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Jodi Mackin
jmackin1@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Office/Service
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |

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