Finance Associate — Hybrid Travel & Purchasing Support

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan with university match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance Associate for the Finance Hub on East Campus in Lincoln, NE. The role involves executing a broad range of financial transactions and supporting faculty, staff, and students with travel, purchasing, and reporting tasks.

After an onsite training period, a hybrid schedule may be available with up to two remote days per week, subject to supervisor approval and operations needs. Sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years related finance or accounting work experience.
• Experience or training in Microsoft applications.
• Willingness and ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA rules.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty, staff, and students with travel processes including authorizations, bookings, reimbursements, and related requests.
• Support purchasing and procurement, including P-Card and eShop purchases, documentation review, compliance checks, and payment processing.
• Prepare accounts payable transactions, including direct payments, reimbursements, documentation, and routing.
• Maintain financial records and assist with financial reporting.
• Provide responsive customer service and guidance to faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Microsoft applications

Communication

Confidentiality

HIPAA/FERPA awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance Associate for the Finance Hub on East Campus in Lincoln, NE. The role involves executing a broad range of financial transactions and supporting faculty, staff, and students with travel, purchasing, and reporting tasks.

After an onsite training period, a hybrid schedule may be available with up to two remote days per week, subject to supervisor approval and operations needs. Sponsorship is not offered.