Finance Specialist (Mead, NE)

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Mead (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Insurance (medical/dental/vision/life)

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) Business Centers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are seeking a Finance Specialist for the Mead, NE area, located at ENREEC. The role focuses on providing accurate finance support, processing routine and complex transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will collaborate with department staff, maintain confidentiality, and deliver high-quality customer service under limited supervision, helping the center manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related finance work experience or equivalent
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system
• Willingness to learn new hardware and software systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA] ,
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Serve in a customer-facing, consultative role and provide finance support in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with policies
• Primarily execute and review routine and complex financial transactions
• Collaborate with department staff and functional office personnel to deliver high-level customer service
• Function under limited supervision and utilize technology to provide professional services

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Finance experience 4+ years

SAP experience

Confidentiality awareness

Written & verbal communication

Relationship building

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Finance Specialist (Mead, NE)

Department

Department Greater NE Business Center-0888

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_240649

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/09/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/29/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources ( IANR ) Business Centers are a cohesive team that provide professional service, efficient resource management, and effective solution development with integrity, accountability and focus on the customer. This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Education, and Extension Center near Mead and Ithaca, NE. ENREEC is within 30 minutes of both the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.

As a Finance Specialist, you will:

• Serve in a customer-facing, consultative role and be responsible for providing finance support in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL , State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Primarily execute and review routine and complex financial transactions.
• Work closely with employees within the departments served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
• Function under limited supervision and utilize technology to provide professional services.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.

We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
• Retirement plans with university match
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related finance work experience; additional relevant education or experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Experience performing project or cost accounting.
• Experience conducting training.
• Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team.
• Experience performing finance tasks at a University of Nebraska institution preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Mead, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please describe your finance work experience, including years of experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your specific experience reviewing and analyzing budget and accounting related reports.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have any experience with SAP or another fully integrated electronic human resources, financial management or payroll system. If yes, please describe.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe a time that you needed to learn and adapt to new technology in the workplace.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience providing customer service and building positive relationships in the workplace.

  (Open Ended Question)

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