Job Description

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title Finance Specialist (Scottsbluff, NE)
Department Greater NE Business Center-0888
Requisition Number S_230875
Posting Open Date 08/24/2023
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/11/2023
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work

Ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska - Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska\'s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• And much more!

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.

This position is located at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

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; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 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

• 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.
• 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 No
Physical Required No
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 Yes
Posted Salary $51,961/yr minimum
How to Apply

Click on \xe2\x80\x9cApply for this job\xe2\x80\x9d. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Stephanie Cole, 308-696-6719
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) some evenings and weekends may be required on occasion
Work Location (City, State) Scottsbluff, NE
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 briefly describe your experience and comfort level with detail-oriented work.

(Open Ended Question) * * Please describe your specific experience reviewing and analyzing budget and accounting related reports.

(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have direct customer service experience? If so, please describe.

(Open Ended Question) * * List various software programs (word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.) you have used, rate your proficiency as a user (beginner, intermediate, advanced), and describe how you have used these programs in your work.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

University of Nebraska-Lincoln