The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) brings together the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Agricultural Research Division, and Nebraska Extension to serve Nebraska through teaching, research, and extension outreach. With more than 1,900 employees located on campus and across the state, IANR advances innovation in agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community and youth development while making a measurable impact in every corner of Nebraska.
As a Grants Accountant, you will:
Provide pre- and post-award financial management for external funds
Assist with development, modification and submission of IANR contracts & agreements
Strategically manage capacity funds and provide recommendations and analysis to Deans
Generate, analyze and evaluate financial reports, create projections and make recommendations to administrators
This position is located on UNL's East Campus in Lincoln, home to the beautiful Maxwell Arboretum, the UNL Dairy Store, and plenty of parking!
About Us
Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work?
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
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
Retirement plans with university match
A workplace culture that values your time outside of work
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Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus four years' experience in any combination of project accounting, grants/contracts or financial management required.
Working knowledge of general accounting principles, grants/contracts, budgeting or financial reporting/management is essential.
Understanding of large integrated financial management systems and experience with spreadsheets necessary.
Ability to independently analyze information, apply problem solving skills and incorporate strategic vision in order to make sound decisions necessary.
Must be comfortable prioritizing multiple, time-sensitive and competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
Prior experience managing grants and contracts would be beneficial.
Ability to build strong professional relationships with people at all levels and across diverse demographics.
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.