Finance Associate (Scottsbluff, NE)

About the role

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 Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a customer-facing role and be 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.
• Primarily execute routine travel, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and asset management 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 close supervision and be expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus two (2) years of related finance work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience or training in Microsoft applications.
• 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 finance tasks in a business setting.
• Experience functioning in a team environment.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• Knowledge of finance terminology and practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
Robust retirement plans with university match

Paid Time Off

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays

Insurance Options

Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage

Retirement Plans

Robust retirement plans with university match

Contact Information

To apply for this position, 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 Jodi Mackin at jmackin1@unl.edu

Additional Information

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
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