Finance Specialist (Hybrid) - Grants & Budget Support

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarship program

Retirement plans

Job summary

The HAPPI Business Center at University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Finance Specialist to advise departments on financial management, funding strategies, and compliance across diverse funding sources.

You will support post-award grant management, review complex financial activities, and provide guidance on university policies. The position is based on UNL's East Campus in Lincoln, NE, with a potential hybrid schedule after an initial training period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related experience in financial management, accounting, grant administration, or related field.
• Experience with SAP or another large integrated financial system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing an assigned portfolio, advising on financial management, funding strategies, and compliance across various funding sources.
• Supporting post-award grant financial management and administration.
• Providing consultative guidance on university financial policies, sponsored programs, and business processes.
• Reviewing complex financial activities including travel, contracts, journal entries, accounts receivable, and capital assets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The HAPPI Business Center at University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Finance Specialist to advise departments on financial management, funding strategies, and compliance across diverse funding sources.

You will support post-award grant management, review complex financial activities, and provide guidance on university policies. The position is based on UNL's East Campus in Lincoln, NE, with a potential hybrid schedule after an initial training period.