University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Finance Coordinator
🇺🇸
Lincoln, NE
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$23
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
June 8th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Coordinator. The role involves performing complex accounting, auditing, and reconciliation tasks such as accounts payable and receivable, expense voucher review and approval, journal entries, and purchasing. The coordinator also reviews accounting documents to ensure compliance and NCAA regulations, and trains employees on expense report and purchasing documentation preparation.
Highlights
- Perform accounting, auditing, and reconciliation functions including accounts payable and receivable, expense review, journal entries, and purchasing
- Review accounting documents for proper documentation, signature authority, and potential NCAA violations
- Train and advise employees on expense reports and purchasing documents
- Required skills: knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Preferred skills: Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of university policies, SAP and Ariba experience
- Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree and 2 years of responsible accounting experience or equivalent education and experience
- Full-time position in the Athletics department
- Must pass a criminal history background check
- Starting salary minimum $22.60 per hour
- Responsible for financial approval and first review of accounting documents
Finance Coordinator Full Description
Finance Coordinator
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Position Information
Working Title | Finance Coordinator
Department | Athletics-0850
Requisition Number | S_260434
Posting Open Date | 06/05/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/15/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Perform complex accounting, auditing, and reconciliation functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense voucher review and financial approval, journal entries, and purchasing. Responsible for performing first review of accounting documents to ensure proper documentation and signature authority is included and also reviews documentation for potential NCAA violations. Trains and advises employees on preparation and submission of expense reports and purchasing documents.
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 | Associate’s degree and 2 years increasingly responsible accounting experience required; equivalent education and experience considered. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles essential. Must have experience with Word and Excel applications. Excellent organizational skills necessary.
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of University policies and procedures preferred. Working knowledge of SAP and Ariba helpful.
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 | $22.60/hr minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply to 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 | Bailey Worthy
bworthy@huskers.com
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 | Athletics-0850
Requisition Number | S_260434
Posting Open Date | 06/05/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/15/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Perform complex accounting, auditing, and reconciliation functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense voucher review and financial approval, journal entries, and purchasing. Responsible for performing first review of accounting documents to ensure proper documentation and signature authority is included and also reviews documentation for potential NCAA violations. Trains and advises employees on preparation and submission of expense reports and purchasing documents.
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 | Associate’s degree and 2 years increasingly responsible accounting experience required; equivalent education and experience considered. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles essential. Must have experience with Word and Excel applications. Excellent organizational skills necessary.
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of University policies and procedures preferred. Working knowledge of SAP and Ariba helpful.
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 | $22.60/hr minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply to 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 | Bailey Worthy
bworthy@huskers.com
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 accounting experience, including years of experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please detail your specific experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe work that you have performed that required attention to detail and organizational skill.
(Open Ended Question)
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