Finance Coordinator - Hybrid in NE | Grants & A/P

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Scottsbluff (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance Coordinator to manage a wide range of financial transactions across multiple fund types, with the work location split between North Platte or Scottsbluff, NE. The role requires coordinating purchasing, payments, travel, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with university policies.

A hybrid work schedule may be available after an onsite training period, with possible up to 2 remote days per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years in accounting, finance, or grant management.
• Associate degree with 1 year of accounting, finance, or grant management experience; combinations considered.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills for data management and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Strong communication and collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing, procurement, and payment activities with POs, P-Cards, vendor setup, and contract routing.
• Review expenditures for funding allowability across account types and prepare payments/transfers.
• Monitor accounts, review cost object balances, and prepare standard financial reports.
• Review/approve travel and expense transactions; assist faculty, staff, and students with submissions.
• Process AP and AR transactions, reimbursements, non-employee payments, invoices, refunds, and internal charges.
• Prepare accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Coordinate capital asset activities including transfers, inventories, validations, and disposition.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Data management

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance Coordinator to manage a wide range of financial transactions across multiple fund types, with the work location split between North Platte or Scottsbluff, NE. The role requires coordinating purchasing, payments, travel, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with university policies.

A hybrid work schedule may be available after an onsite training period, with possible up to 2 remote days per week.