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University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Finance Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Lincoln, NE 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $52K 💻 Finance 🗓️ May 29th, 2026
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Finance Specialist. The role involves providing timely and accurate finance support while ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. The specialist will execute and review finance transactions and collaborate closely with department employees and functional office staff.

Highlights
  • Serve in a consultative role delivering finance support compliant with institutional, UNL, State, and Federal guidelines
  • Execute and review routine and complex finance transactions
  • Work closely with department staff and functional offices, providing professional customer service
  • Utilize technology to perform finance functions under limited supervision
  • Experience required with SAP or other large integrated finance systems
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years related finance experience; additional education or experience may substitute
  • Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills required
  • Criminal history background check required
  • Minimum starting salary $51,961 per year

Finance Specialist Full Description

Finance Specialist
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 Position Information 
Working Title  | Finance Specialist
Department  | AVE Business Center-3026
Requisition Number  | S_260393
Posting Open Date  | 05/28/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)  | 06/11/2026
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Description of Work  | The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources 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 on UNL’s East Campus.

As a Finance Specialist, you will: Serve in a consultative role and be responsible for providing finance support in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. Execute and review routine and 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 limited supervision and be expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.

Following an initial training period of up to six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of 3 days per week worked on site. Hybrid arrangements are subject to supervisor approval and are determined based on operational needs.

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, 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 for 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 
Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related finance work experience; additional relevant education or experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis. Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system. 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 project or cost accounting. Experience conducting training. Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team. Experience performing finance tasks at a University of Nebraska institution preferred but not required. Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.
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  | $51,961/yr 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  | Jodi Mackin, jmackin2@unl.edu
Job Category (old)  | Managerial/Professional
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 (*).
  1. * Please describe your experience in accounting or finance. Include the number of years of experience. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Do you have any experience with SAP or other financial accounting systems? If so, please describe. 
    (Open Ended Question)
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