"Finance Coordinator"

Description of Work

The Finance Coordinator serves in a customer-facing role and is responsible for ensuring finance transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. The Finance Coordinator primarily executes and reviews moderately complex travel, procurement, contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, foundation, budgeting, and asset management transactions. The Finance Coordinator will 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. This position functions under general supervision and is expected utilize technology to provide professional services. The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex challenges. 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

• High school diploma plus 3 years of related finance work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 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.
• Knowledge of finance terminology and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree.
• Experience performing finance tasks in a business setting.
• Experience functioning in a team environment.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: No
Physical Required: No
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.: No
Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes

Posted Salary: $21.130/hr minimum

How to Apply: Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Please contact Human Resources at 402-472-3101.

Job Category (old): Office/Service
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?: No
Planned Hire Date:: As soon as possible