University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Finance Coordinator
🇺🇸
Lincoln, NE
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$21
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
June 5th, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Coordinator. The role involves managing finance transactions accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. The coordinator will review purchases and contracts, process payments via QuickBooks, provide financial guidance, collaborate with SOFS groups, and supervise student workers in the SOFS office.
Highlights
- Review purchase orders, contracts, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Process checks using QuickBooks software.
- Provide financial guidance on purchases and approve travel expenses.
- Manage basic fund operations and interact with SOFS groups and functional office staff.
- Hire, train, and lead student workers supporting the SOFS office.
- Use technology to deliver professional financial services under general supervision.
- Required qualifications include a high school diploma plus three years of related finance experience or an associate degree plus one year of related experience.
- Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA rules are essential.
- Preferred experience with SAP or other large integrated financial systems and advanced Excel skills including macros.
- Hourly salary starts at $21.13 with full-time, ongoing employment; a criminal history background check is required.
Finance Coordinator Full Description
Finance Coordinator
Position Information
Working Title | Finance Coordinator
Department | Student Life Business Services-10875
Requisition Number | S_260400
Posting Open Date | 05/22/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/08/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Finance Coordinator 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 Coordinator will: Review purchases, standard contracts, individual journal entries and internal charges, batch journal entries and internal charges. Processes checks in QuickBooks. Provide guidance for purchases, provide financial review and approval of travel expenses and basic funds management. Work closely with SOFS groups and employees, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions. Hire, train, and lead student workers supporting the SOFS office.
This position functions under general supervision and is expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.
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.
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
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 three (3) years of related finance work experience; ORAssociate degree plus one (1) year of related finance work experience; equivalent education/experience considered. 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. Knowledge of finance terminology and practices.
Preferred Qualifications | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Experience functioning in a team environment. Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system. Experience with creating and maintaining Excel equations and Macros 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 |
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Breana Garretson, bgarretson2@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 | Student Life Business Services-10875
Requisition Number | S_260400
Posting Open Date | 05/22/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/08/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Finance Coordinator 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 Coordinator will: Review purchases, standard contracts, individual journal entries and internal charges, batch journal entries and internal charges. Processes checks in QuickBooks. Provide guidance for purchases, provide financial review and approval of travel expenses and basic funds management. Work closely with SOFS groups and employees, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions. Hire, train, and lead student workers supporting the SOFS office.
This position functions under general supervision and is expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.
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.
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
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 three (3) years of related finance work experience; ORAssociate degree plus one (1) year of related finance work experience; equivalent education/experience considered. 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. Knowledge of finance terminology and practices.
Preferred Qualifications | The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Experience functioning in a team environment. Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system. Experience with creating and maintaining Excel equations and Macros 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 |
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Breana Garretson, bgarretson2@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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience in accounting or finance. Include the number of years of experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a project where you utilized spreadsheets (Excel, Sheets, or similar program) to manage data and analyze information. What specific features did you use that contributed to the project’s success?
(Open Ended Question)
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