Finance Coordinator

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Finance Coordinator focused on complex accounting, auditing, and reconciliation tasks. Responsibilities include training employees on financial document preparation and ensuring compliance with documentation standards.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate’s degree, relevant accounting experience, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAP and Ariba is preferred. This position offers a chance to work in a diverse environment committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of increasingly responsible accounting experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles essential.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and auditing functions.
• Review accounting documents for proper documentation and signature authority.
• Train employees on expense reports and purchasing documents.

Skills

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Experience with Word and Excel

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Position Title

Finance Coordinator

Description of Work

Perform complex accounting, auditing, and reconciliation functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense voucher review and financial approval, journal entries, and purchasing. Responsible for performing first review of accounting documents to ensure proper documentation and signature authority is included and also reviews documentation for potential NCAA violations. Trains and advises employees on preparation and submission of expense reports and purchasing documents.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2 years increasingly responsible accounting experience required; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles essential.
• Must have experience with Word and Excel applications.
• Excellent organizational skills necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Ariba helpful.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.