Finance Associate (Temporary: Scottsbluff, NE) - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Requisition Number: S_240988
Department: Greater NE Business Center-0888
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 Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE.
As a Temporary Finance Associate, you will:
- 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 utilize technology to provide professional services.
Within the UNL System, this position is categorized as an Office/Service Temporary, Hourly position.
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 or equivalent plus 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:
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
- 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.
Posted Salary: $17.876/hr minimum
Job Type: Full-Time
Lincoln, NE
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