Working Title: Financial Operations Analyst
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 88402
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 08/31/2025.
Date Posted : 08/25/2025
Closing Date : 09/03/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development - MAPE
Division/Unit : Paid Family & Medical Leave
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
About the Paid Leave Division:
Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child. We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us-workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers-to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We are using modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program. The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.
Position Purpose:
The Financial Operations Analyst performs financial support within the Paid Leave division. Under the supervision of the Financial Operations Supervisor, this position functions as the Paid Leave program's Accounts Receivable (A/R) Analyst, responsible for accurate and timely processing, tracking, and reconciliation of receivables related to employer contributions, fees and benefit overpayment recovery. The role helps maintain the integrity of the Paid Leave Trust Fund by executing daily reconciliation procedures, supporting internal control activities, and identifying transaction level discrepancies. Due to the staffing structure within the financial operations team, this role requires the analyst to support responsibilities that span accounts receivable, cash management and employer exemption processing, ensuring flexibility and cross-functional alignment.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Execute and reconcile daily financial transactions for the Paid Leave Trust Fund, including employer contributions, fees and overpayments.
Monitor accounts for errors or discrepancies and ensure timely corrective action.
Maintain compliance with state and federal requirements through accurate documentation and internal controls.
Support audits, fraud prevention activities, and reconciliation processes.
This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Two (2) years of experience administering financial transactions, reconciliations, or accounts receivable in a regulated, government or public-sector setting.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience with data analysis tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Excel, SQL, or similar).
Experience processing and reconciling financial transactions in compliance with state, federal, or organizational standards.
Knowledge of accounts receivable functions including employer contributions, overpayment recovery, and reconciliation processes.
Experience identifying, tracking and resolving financial transaction discrepancies or errors.
Experience interpreting and applying financial policies, accounting standards or statutory requirements.
Experience documenting processes, preparing reports, and communicating financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, data analytics, or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
Familiarity with Minnesota's Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) system or similar financial/accounting reporting system.
Experience working with public benefit programs, payroll systems, or government trust funds.
Skill in performing account reconciliations, monitoring receivables and supporting financial reporting accuracy.
Experience supporting internal controls, audit requests and fraud prevention strategies.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
