Payroll & AR Manager: Lead, Develop & Streamline Operations

Maine-Public-Employees-Retirement-System-; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Gym Reimbursement

FSAs

Job summary

MainePERS in Augusta, ME is hiring a Payroll & Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the Payroll & Accounts Receivable unit, supervise staff, and drive training, improvements, and high-impact projects. You’ll balance day-to-day oversight with opportunities to make a broader difference for Maine public employees and retirees.

The successful candidate will oversee reconciliations of employer accounts, develop training materials, and prepare work papers for audits, working closely with leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business or related field with five years of progressive experience
• Or a post-secondary degree and seven years related work experience
• Or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Prior supervisory or team leader experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff
• Proficient in Excel at the Intermediate level

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned Payroll & Accounts Receivable staff including assessing performance and work quality in accordance with established standards, coaching and developing staff, and promoting opportunities for staff training and development.
• Lead the development, planning and execution of high-impact projects and initiatives related to employer reporting and employer engagement.
• Oversee regular reconciliations of employer accounts and assist staff as necessary to ensure reconciliations are completed timely and accurately.
• Work with staff to identify gaps in educational materials and work to close those gaps by developing and maintaining employer training presentations and resources.
• Prepare work papers, reports and analysis in preparation for external and internal audits as required; work closely with the Assistant Director, Employer Reporting to review and respond to findings or recommendations from both internal and external audits.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business or related field

Tools

Excel (Intermediate)

Job description

MainePERS in Augusta, ME is hiring a Payroll & Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the Payroll & Accounts Receivable unit, supervise staff, and drive training, improvements, and high-impact projects. You’ll balance day-to-day oversight with opportunities to make a broader difference for Maine public employees and retirees.

The successful candidate will oversee reconciliations of employer accounts, develop training materials, and prepare work papers for audits, working closely with leadership to