Business Analyst

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 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. 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. 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 First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide. Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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. Click here for more information. 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 apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr