Full-Time Payroll Specialist, K-12 District

ServingSchools; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MSAD 75 in Maine’s Midcoast seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the District Office. This nonexempt, full-year role processes bi-weekly payroll, handles stipends and per diem payments, and maintains accurate payroll records.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of payroll experience, an associate’s degree (or coursework toward a degree), and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and TimeClock Plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or ongoing coursework towards a degree with 3–5 years payroll experience.
• Valid CHRC background check required at time of application.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems and with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including stipend payments and per diem requests.
• Maintain payroll records and check registers in the office files and electronic payroll files.
• Maintain employee leave balances and reconcile postings to allowances; manage deductions and garnishments.
• Process PFML filings and related forms as required.
• Prepare payroll-related general ledger journal entries for accounting.
• Serve as back-up to basic accounting functions when the accountant is absent.
• Administer TimeClock Plus hourly pay software and ensure confidentiality of employee data.

Skills

Payroll experience

Office suite

Attention to detail

Public relations

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree or coursework toward degree

Tools

TimeClock Plus

Payroll software

Job description

MSAD 75 in Maine’s Midcoast seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the District Office. This nonexempt, full-year role processes bi-weekly payroll, handles stipends and per diem payments, and maintains accurate payroll records.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of payroll experience, an associate’s degree (or coursework toward a degree), and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and TimeClock Plus.