Job Description

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Business Centers are a cohesive team that provide professional service, efficient resource management, and effective solution development in with integrity, accountability and focus on the customer.
This position is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center in Ithaca, NE close to Fremont, Wahoo, Yutan, Ceresco, and Mead and is just 30 minutes from Omaha and Lincoln.
As a Finance Specialist, you will:

• Serve in a 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.
• Execute and review routine and complex finance 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 be expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.

About Us:
Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? UNL is consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming, supportive culture and outstanding benefits.
As a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Generous leave benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Tuition assistance through employee and dependent scholarship programs
• Retirement plans with university matching contributions
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Discover more about working at UNL and our benefits:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related finance or grant management work experience. Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education 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 grant-related tasks at a University of Nebraska institution.
• Experience with NuGrant or similar grants management system.

Compliance Requirements:
If selected for this position and a verbal offer is accepted, the final written offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of the following required pre-employment check(s):

• Criminal history background check

Information at a Glance
Req Id: 1655
Campus Name: NU Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources (IANR)
Org Unit: Greater NE Business Center IANR
Job Location: Ithaca, NE 68033
Application Review Date: 11/24/25
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: $51,961/year minimum
Job Type: Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Jodi Mackin, jmackin1@unl.edu
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