Finance Coordinator for Student Life Operations

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

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.