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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Coordinator. The role involves ensuring finance transactions comply with institutional, state, and federal regulations by executing and reviewing purchase orders, contracts, journal entries, and budgets. The coordinator provides guidance on purchasing, asset capitalization, travel expense approvals, and collaborates closely with departmental employees and office staff.

Highlights

Manage Non-Catalogue purchase orders, standard contracts, individual and batch journal entries, and internal charges.
Develop and oversee service center budgets and rate development.
Provide guidance on sole source justification purchases and capital asset purchases.
Review and approve financial travel expenses and manage basic fund operations.
Use technology to deliver professional service under general supervision.
Experience with finance terminology, practices, and a willingness to learn new software systems required.
Confidentiality compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines essential.
Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree, finance experience, teamwork skills, and knowledge of SAP or large integrated finance systems.
Position requires a high school diploma plus 3 years of related finance experience or equivalent education/experience.
Compensation starts at $21.13 per hour with a full-time, non-temporary status and requires a criminal background check.

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Finance Coordinator

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Position Information

Working Title | Finance Coordinator
Department | Big Red Business Center-11350
Requisition Number | S_260109
Posting Open Date | 02/13/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 03/13/2026
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 primarily executes and reviews Non-Catalogue purchase orders, standard contracts, individual journal entries and internal charges, batch journal entries and internal charges, service center budgets and service center rate development. They will also provide guidance for sole source justification purchases, capitalized asset purchases, provide financial review and approval of travel expenses and basic funds management. The Finance Coordinator will 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. This position functions under general supervision and is expected utilize technology to provide professional services.

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 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 | Associate’s degree. Experience performing finance tasks in a business setting. 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 | $21.130/hr minimum
How to Apply | Click on the words “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 | John Dillingham
jdillingham2@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 |

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