REPOST: RSU 1 - Payroll Specialist

ServingSchools; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

RSU 1 in Bath, ME, is seeking a part-time Payroll Specialist (20 hours/week) for the Central Office. This role handles biweekly payroll data entry, direct deposits, and benefits records with a July–June contract year.

Responsibilities include preparing W-2s, quarterlies, MainePERS and other filings, maintaining insurance and leave records, and supporting audits. Collaboration with the Business Manager is essential for annual salary updates and benefit addenda.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and input biweekly payroll information for all employees.
• Prepare W-2 forms and year-end tax reports.
• Assist with preparing all state and federal reports (i.e., IRS quarterlies, MainePERS, Social Security, and Maine taxes).
• Maintain records for health, dental, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, and 403(b).
• Run payroll checks and prepare for distribution.
• Process and transmit direct deposit for payroll and maintain records.
• Maintain records of absence (sick, personal, vacation).
• Maintain records and payments for tax levies and garnishments.
• Assist outside auditors with payroll related analysis.
• Coordinate with Business Manager on annual salary updates and benefits.

Skills

Payroll experience

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Confidential information handling

Technology skills

Tyler ProFund experience

Excel experience

Google Suite experience

Tools

Tyler Technologies ProFund

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Regional School Unit 1 Payroll Specialist

RSU 1 is seeking a Payroll Specialist for the Central Office who has strong attention to detail. This is a year-round, part-time position (20 hours per week) with a July-June contract year. The position falls under full social security in RSU 1 and is not eligible for Maine Public Employees Retirement System. Salary will be based upon experience.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Collect and input biweekly payroll information for all employees
• Prepare W-2 forms and year-end tax reports
• Assist with preparing all state and federal reports (i.e., Internal Revenue System quarterlies, Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), Social Security, Department of Labor and Maine Internal Revenue)
• Maintain records for health, dental, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, medical/dependent reimbursement and 403(b)
• Run payroll checks and prepare for distribution
• Process and transmit direct deposit for payroll and maintain direct deposit records
• Maintain records of absence: sick leave, personal leave and vacation leave
• Maintain records and make payments for tax levies and garnishments
• Assist the outside auditors by providing payroll related analysis and information
• Work with Business Manager on information for various reports (i.e. annual salary updates/benefit addendum) and perform other various payroll functions as required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Payroll experience preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong technology skills
• Experience working with Tyler Technologies ProFund financial software, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite preferred
• Must hold or have the ability to acquire a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from Maine Department of Education

Pay Range: $26.49 - $35.74 per hour, depending on experience.

RSU 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.