University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Finance Associate (Scottsbluff, NE)
🇺🇸
Scottsbluff, NE
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$18
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
June 3rd, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Associate. The role involves executing routine financial transactions such as travel, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, and asset management while ensuring compliance with institutional and governmental regulations. The position requires close collaboration with department staff and delivering professional customer service.
Highlights
- Complete finance transactions timely and accurately in compliance with institutional, UNL, State, and Federal guidelines.
- Handle routine travel, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and asset management tasks.
- Provide high-level customer service and maintain professionalism in interactions with department employees and staff.
- Use technology effectively under close supervision to deliver professional services.
- Required qualifications include a high school diploma plus two years of related finance experience, Microsoft applications proficiency, and ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA/FERPA).
- Preferred qualifications include finance experience in a business setting, teamwork skills, SAP or large finance system experience, and knowledge of finance terminology and regulations.
- Must pass a criminal background check; no driving record or CDL required.
- Position offers a starting salary of $17.876 per hour.
- The role is full-time at the Greater NE Business Center-0888, located at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE.
- Benefits include generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance, scholarship programs, and retirement plans with university match.
Finance Associate (Scottsbluff, NE) Full Description
Finance Associate (Scottsbluff, NE)
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Position Information
Working Title | Finance Associate (Scottsbluff, NE)
Department | Greater NE Business Center-0888
Requisition Number | S_260427
Posting Open Date | 06/02/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/16/2026
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 at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE.
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 Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications | High school diploma plus two (2) years of related finance 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
jmackin1@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Office/Service
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Scottsbluff, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
Department | Greater NE Business Center-0888
Requisition Number | S_260427
Posting Open Date | 06/02/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/16/2026
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 at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE.
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 Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications | High school diploma plus two (2) years of related finance 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
jmackin1@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Office/Service
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Scottsbluff, 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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- * Please describe your experience in accounting or finance. Include the number of years of experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office software.
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