University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Associate. The role involves executing routine financial transactions such as travel, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and asset management, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. The Finance Associate will work closely with departmental staff, providing high levels of customer service and professionalism.
Highlights
Manage finance transactions in a customer-facing role, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Execute routine travel, procurement, and asset management tasks.
Collaborate with departmental employees and provide customer service.
Compensation starts at a minimum of $17.876 per hour.
High school diploma or equivalent required, with experience in finance or accounting preferred.
Training in Microsoft applications is necessary.
Experience with SAP or similar large integrated finance systems is preferred.
Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines is essential.
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 | HAPPI Business Center-3027 Requisition Number | S_250361 Posting Open Date | 05/14/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/27/2025 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.
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. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace—it’s the place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with a university match 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 or equivalent plus two years of related finance or accounting work experience, additional 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.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Jodi Mackin 402-469-0273 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 |
Supplemental Questions
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* Please describe your experience in accounting or finance. Include the number of years of experience. (Open Ended Question)
* Rate your ability (beginner, intermediate, advanced) using the following Microsoft office products: Outlook for email and calendaring, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams. (Open Ended Question)
* How do you manage your email inbox effectively? Please provide an example of how you have used features like filters, folders, or rules. (Open Ended Question)
* When you encounter a feature or tool in a software application that you're not familiar with, how do you go about learning to use it effectively? What resources do you find most useful? (Open Ended Question)
* Do you have any experience with SAP or another fully integrated electronic human resources, financial management or payroll system? If yes, please describe. (Open Ended Question)
