University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Finance Specialist (Ithaca, NE)
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Ithaca, NE
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Full-Time
💰
$52K
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Finance
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February 20th, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
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 Finance Specialist will execute and review complex finance transactions and collaborate closely with department employees to deliver professional customer service.
Highlights
- Serve in a consultative role handling finance support and resource management.
- Execute and review routine and complex finance transactions.
- Provide high-level customer service and professionalism in interactions within served departments and functional office staff.
- Utilize technology to perform finance services under limited supervision.
- Required skills include experience with SAP or large integrated finance systems and the ability to adhere to confidentiality regulations such as HIPAA and FERPA.
- Must possess a bachelor's degree plus four years of related finance work experience or equivalent.
- Preferred qualifications include project or cost accounting experience, training experience, and knowledge of federal and state business laws.
- Criminal history background check required; no pre-placement driving record review or physical required.
- Salary starts at $51,961 per year minimum.
- Position supports the Greater NE Business Center and operates at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center in Ithaca, NE.
Finance Specialist (Ithaca, NE) Full Description
Finance Specialist (Ithaca, NE)
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 resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Working Title | Finance Specialist (Ithaca, NE)
Department | Greater NE Business Center-0888
Requisition Number | S_260121
Posting Open Date | 02/18/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 03/18/2026
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 in with integrity, accountability and focus on the customer.
This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center in Ithaca, NE close to Fremont, Wahoo, Yutan, Ceresco, and Mead and is just 30 minutes from Omaha and Lincoln.
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.
Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
About Us:Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? UNL is consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming, supportive culture and outstanding benefits.
As a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous leave benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Tuition assistance through employee and dependent scholarship programs Retirement plans with university matching contributions A workplace culture that values your time outside of work
Discover more about working at UNL and our benefits: 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 | Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related finance work experience; equivalent education/experience considered. 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/year 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 resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Jodi Mackin, HR Specialist
jmackin1@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Ithaca, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
Appointment End Date |
Department | Greater NE Business Center-0888
Requisition Number | S_260121
Posting Open Date | 02/18/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 03/18/2026
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 in with integrity, accountability and focus on the customer.
This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center in Ithaca, NE close to Fremont, Wahoo, Yutan, Ceresco, and Mead and is just 30 minutes from Omaha and Lincoln.
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.
Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
About Us:Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? UNL is consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming, supportive culture and outstanding benefits.
As a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous leave benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Tuition assistance through employee and dependent scholarship programs Retirement plans with university matching contributions A workplace culture that values your time outside of work
Discover more about working at UNL and our benefits: 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 | Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related finance work experience; equivalent education/experience considered. 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/year 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 resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Jodi Mackin, HR Specialist
jmackin1@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Ithaca, 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) - * Do you have any 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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- Cover Letter
- List of References
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