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 payments, reconciliations, or financial transactions 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, Tableau or similar).
• Experience administering payments, reconciliations, or financial transactions in a regulated or public-sector environment.
• Understanding of ACH, prepaid card disbursement, and payment file processes.
• Experience troubleshooting payment issues including returned payments, rejected transactions or reconciliation errors.
• Experience interpreting and applying financial policies or statutory funding requirements.
• Experience documenting processes, drafting reports, and communicating complex issues to internal and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, business administration, accounting, finance, public administration or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
• Familiarity with Minnesota’s Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) system or similar accounting and reporting platforms.
• Experience working with public benefit programs or payroll systems.
• Skill in supporting program monitoring and performance monitoring using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SAS).
• 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.

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The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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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.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Payments Analyst will perform advanced professional analytical and program administration work to ensure the effective, timely, and accurate delivery of Paid Leave payments. Reporting to the Payments Supervisor, this position will play a critical role in administering the division’s statewide payment and collections operations through monitoring, reporting, issue resolution, ensuring payment integrity and accuracy, and operational process improvement. This role is responsible for daily payment administration, issue prioritization and resolution, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Administer daily benefit payments and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with program policies and regulations.
• Analyze payment data and processes to identify discrepancies, prevent overpayments, and drive operational improvements through collaboration with internal and external partners.
  This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.
  This position is telework 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.