Remote Financial System Administrator Jobs in Minnesota

Salary : $76,190.40 - $108,971.20 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-UNSP-02066
Department: Office of Financial Services
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
The City of Saint Paul's Office of Financial Services (OFS) is looking for a Business Analyst II to connect our day-to-day financial operations with our enterprise technology. Working closely with Treasury, Accounting, Procurement, and IT, you will help streamline ERP workflows, compile subsystem data and custom reports, and test new system updates. This position works citywide across departments with all system users, serving as a reliable point of contact for daily functional support and process improvements. In this role, you will help manage the team's help desk ticketing system, assist with General Ledger setups, and ensure system changes are tested before rollout.
We are looking for a practical problem-solver who excels at cross-functional communication and would enjoy keeping the City's core financial systems running smoothly.
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Support vendor record management and electronic payment processes within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Extract and compile payroll data into functional reports for accounting staff
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Procurement, and IT to analyze and optimize core ERP system workflows
• Participate in the tracking and management of the team's help desk and ticketing system
• Produce ad-hoc reports and fulfill custom data requests
• Provide backup support for core General Ledger setup functions
• Evaluate monthly ERP system updates as an active team contributor
• Test and implement new processes and functionality within the ERP system
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Information Specific to this Position:
This is a full-time position with the Office of Finance located in City Hall in downtown Saint Paul, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102. This position will generally work regular daytime hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with some flexibility. Currently, these positions are working remotely from home with two days in office (generally Tuesday is mandatory) and additional days in the office as required.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of SaintPaul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of SaintPaul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a closely related field; and two years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination, business or financial analysis, business process modeling, and customer relationship management.
NOTE: A Master's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a closely related field, may be substituted for one year of the related experience listed above.
A combination of education and experience to equal six years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • Resume

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Learn more about our Hiring Process
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a credit check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Diane Turnbull at 651-266-6506
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to ap
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• None of the above

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What area of study does your degree fall into?

• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics
• Information Systems
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Other

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If you indicated "other" above, please specify your degree area
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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in project coordination, business/financial analysis, business process modeling, AND customer relationship management? (must have some experience in all four areas). 1 year of experience = 2080 hours/40 hours a week. Your application must show experience that supports your answer.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years or more of experience
• None of the above

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Describe your experience assessing, analyzing, and resolving issues related to software systems, business processes, and financial data. Please include a specific example that demonstrates the technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills or tools you used to solve the problem.
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Describe your experience supporting financial ERP systems through testing enhancements, managing organizational change, and documenting processes. In your response, highlight how you have executed test plans for system updates, supported users through change management, and created materials to cross-train staff or deliver ongoing support.
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How do you build strong working relationships and deliver exceptional customer service when collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Please share an example showing how you use clear communication, training, or tools like SOPs and/or SharePoint to support end users with financial operations and ERP systems.
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently a Saint Paul resident?

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to answer

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If you indicated "yes" as a current Saint Paul resident, please indicate your zip code.
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