POSITION OPENING
NEBRASKA STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM - SYSTEM OFFICE 
LINCOLN, NE

Finance Associate

Posted: Dec. 10, 2024

The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) invites applications for the position of Finance Associate. 

The Finance Associate will provide support to the Nebraska State College System Office in Lincoln, NE operation as needed.

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Process Accounts Payable entries in SAP for vendor payments for the System Office/Colleges.
  • Obtain cost centers from the colleges for consolidated vendor payments.
  • Process SAP Journal Entries (JE), DAS General Document (UD), and University only JE (UU) as necessary.
  • Process Accounts Receivable entries in NIS and SAP.
  • Maintain balance of LB309 Task Force projects and ensure funds are available. Obtain correct signatures and send to LB309 Task Force for processing. Track new allocations and change orders.
  • Maintain balance of bond projects to ensure funds are available.  After collecting signature send to BOK for payment.
  • Purchasing Card Coordinator.
  • Prepare/process Bond payments.
  • Process Revenue Bond Resolutions for campuses. Ensure funds are available and track reallocation. Send to BOK for processing.
  • Distribute Capitol Improvement Fee funds when approved and transfer funds.
  • Process Monthly payroll and maintain benefit enrollment information for System Office employees using SAP.
  • Act as System contact for State Treasurer notifications regarding rejected payroll payments. 
  • Distribute garnishments and wage orders to State Accounting and Colleges as needed.
  • File all payroll, benefits, and accounts payable documents.
  • Maintain office files/records per Record Retention Schedule.  
  • Defensive Driving Coordinator for System Office and Colleges.  
  • Manage TSB Vehicle for the System Office.
  • Process and track monthly time certifications for System Office employees.
  • Back up for posting the daily flex spending payments.

Other Duties Include:

  • Contact for copier service and maintenance.
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Maintain office and conference room reservation calendars.
  • Order office supplies.
  • Answer phones. 
  • Contact Building Manager for office maintenance requests.
  • Coordinate Parking for System Office employees.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of related finance, bookkeeping or clerical work experience; equivalent education/experience considered. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
  • Experience performing finance or accounting tasks in a business setting
  • Experience with SAP or large integrated financial system

Essential Competencies:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software.
  • Experience or aptitude to learn new software applications and technology tools.

Additional Information:

  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • This position is based in the NSCS Office in Lincoln, NE.  
  • Overnight travel is required.
  • Minimum salary $45,000. An excellent benefits package is provided.  
  • Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.
  • The search will remain open until the position is filled. 

How to Apply:

Email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to hr@nscs.edu.  Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the Nebraska State College System

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges is the governing board for three state colleges: Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State. The Board’s System Office is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.  An established partner within the rural communities they serve, the colleges provide an engaging, personalized, and rewarding college experience. NSCS is committed to providing a high-quality four-year education that is affordable and accessible to all students. To learn more about the NSCS,  visit www.nscs.edu. 

This position is subject to Veterans Preference. Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. The NSCS has designated an individual to coordinate non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Employee Relations.  Recruitment, selection, employment, transfer, promotion, demotion, training and pay of all employees shall be without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants and employees who experience disabilities.