Finance Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,014 - 34,202; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance Coordinator in Lincoln, NE. This role ensures finance transactions comply with institutional, UNL, state, and federal regulations and guides purchases, travel expenses, and basic funds management.

Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, processing checks in QuickBooks, and leading student workers within the SOFS office. Strong confidentiality, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 3 years of related finance experience.
• Associate degree plus 1 year of related finance work experience.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review purchases, standard contracts, individual journal entries and internal charges, batch journal entries and internal charges.
• Process checks in QuickBooks.
• Provide guidance for purchases, provide financial review and approval of travel expenses and basic funds management.
• Work closely with SOFS groups and employees, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
• Hire, train, and lead student workers supporting the SOFS office.

Education

High school diploma + 3 years finance experience

Associate degree + 1 year finance experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

SAP

Job description

Finance Coordinator

Department Student Life Business Services-10875

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.

• Review purchases, standard contracts, individual journal entries and internal charges, batch journal entries and internal charges.
• Process checks in QuickBooks.
• Provide guidance for purchases, provide financial review and approval of travel expenses and basic funds management.
• Work closely with SOFS groups and employees, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
• Hire, train, and lead student workers supporting the SOFS office.

This position functions under general supervision and is expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive 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 meaningful impact in Nebraska.

Learn more about working at UNL: 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

• High school diploma plus three (3) years of related finance work experience; OR
• Associate degree plus one (1) year 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

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Experience functioning in a team environment.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• Experience with creating and maintaining Excel equations and Macros
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices

Posted Salary

Minimum: $21.13/hr