University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Associate. The role involves executing routine finance transactions such as procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and accounting in a timely and accurate manner, while ensuring compliance with institutional, State, and Federal regulations. The Finance Associate will also serve as a Passport Agent to handle passport application processes and will provide high-level customer service within the departments served.
Serve as a Passport Agent to process passport applications accurately.
Provide high-level customer service while working closely with departmental employees and functional office staff.
Utilize technology and software systems to provide financial services.
Must maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
Required qualifications: high school diploma plus 2 years finance-related experience or equivalent, experience or training in Microsoft applications, strong communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred qualifications: experience with SAP or large integrated finance systems, knowledge of finance terminology and federal/state business laws, and teamwork experience.
Approval of a criminal history background check is mandatory.
Compensation starts at $17.876 per hour minimum.
Position is full-time and funded on a continuing basis (not grant-funded).
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Finance Associate Department | B&F Business Center-3775 Requisition Number | S_250573 Posting Open Date | 07/22/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/30/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | The Finance Associate serves in a customer-facing role and is 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. The Finance Associate primarily executes routine procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and accounting transactions. The Finance Associate will 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. This position functions under close supervision and is expected to utilize technology to provide professional services. The position will also serve as a Passport Agent to execute passport application processes. The Finance Associate will ensure all materials and documents needed to process the passport application are correctly submitted.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA 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 plus 2 years of related finance work experience; equivalent education/experience considered. 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 is desired. Preferred Qualifications | 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 are preferred. 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.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Lorri Benamor Lorri.benamor@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: | 08/01/2025 Appointment End Date |
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