University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Finance Coordinator
🇺🇸
Lincoln, NE
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$21
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
January 26th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Coordinator. The role involves executing and reviewing finance transactions accurately and in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, while providing high-level customer service and working collaboratively with various departments. The coordinator operates under general supervision, utilizing technology to deliver professional financial services within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Business Centers.
Highlights
- Manage and complete routine and moderately complex financial transactions timely and accurately.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, UNL, state, and federal policies and regulations.
- Provide customer-facing financial support and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
- Collaborate closely with employees and functional office staff across departments.
- Use technology effectively to support professional finance services.
- Required qualifications: High school diploma plus 3 years of finance or grant management experience, or associate degree plus 1 year of experience; ability to learn new hardware/software; strong communication and confidentiality skills.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience in project or cost accounting, team environments, SAP or large integrated financial systems, and knowledge of relevant laws and guidelines.
- Position requires a criminal history background check but no pre-placement driving review or CDL.
- Starting compensation at $21.13 per hour.
- Department served: AVE Business Center within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL.
Finance Coordinator Full Description
Finance Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Working Title | Finance Coordinator
Department | AVE Business Center-3026
Requisition Number | S_260043
Posting Open Date | 01/23/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/09/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
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 and accountability. 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 Coordinator 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 and review routine and moderately complex finance 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 general supervision and is expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.
Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
About UsAt 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 a 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, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with university match
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 plus 3 years of related finance or grant management work experience; ORAssociate degree in business, accounting, or related field plus 1 year of related finance or grant management work experience. Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations. 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 project or cost accounting. Experience functioning in a team environment. Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system. 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 | $21.13/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 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 |
Department | AVE Business Center-3026
Requisition Number | S_260043
Posting Open Date | 01/23/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/09/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
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 and accountability. 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 Coordinator 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 and review routine and moderately complex finance 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 general supervision and is expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.
Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
About UsAt 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 a 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, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with university match
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 plus 3 years of related finance or grant management work experience; ORAssociate degree in business, accounting, or related field plus 1 year of related finance or grant management work experience. Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations. 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 project or cost accounting. Experience functioning in a team environment. Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system. 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 | $21.13/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 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 |
Supplemental Questions
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- * Please detail your finance or grant management work experience, including years of experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have experience with SAP or another fully integrated electronic human resources, financial management or payroll system. If yes, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
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