Finance Associate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website Position Information

Working Title:

Finance Associate

Department:
Finance Hub IANR-3025

Requisition Number: S_260056

Posting Open Date: 01/29/2026

Application Review Date: 02/11/2026

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

• Serve in a customer‑facing role and ensure finance transactions are completed in a timely, accurate manner and in compliance with institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Primarily execute routine travel, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and asset management 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 close supervision and be expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.

Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? UNL is consistently recognized by Forbes as, known for its 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

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• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years related finance or accounting work experience. Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience or training in Microsoft applications.
• 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.

• Experience performing finance tasks in a business setting.
• Experience functioning in a team environment.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• Knowledge of finance terminology and practices.
• 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.
• Criminal History Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

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 list of references as a separate document in MS Word or PDF format.

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  * Please describe your experience in accounting or finance. Include the number of years of experience. (Open Ended Question)