RSU 1 - Payroll Specialist

ServingSchools; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 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 inputting payroll data, preparing W-2s and tax reports, filing state and federal reports, managing benefit

Qualifications

• Payroll experience preferred.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Collect and input biweekly payroll information for all employees.
• Prepare W-2 forms and year-end tax reports.
• Prepare state and federal reports (IRS quarterlies, MainePERS, Social Security, DOL, Maine IRS).
• Maintain records and payments for health, dental, life, disability, workers' comp, 403(b).
• Run payroll checks and prepare for distribution.
• Process and transmit direct deposits and maintain records.
• Maintain records of absences (sick, personal, vacation).
• Assist auditors with payroll-related analysis and information.
• Work with Business Manager on payroll budget and related reports.

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

Strong organization

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Tyler Technologies ProFund

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Regional School Unit 1
Payroll SpecialistRSU 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.

Regional School Unit 1
Payroll SpecialistRSU 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
• Prepare 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 and make payments 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 in preparation of payroll budget
• 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 and Microsoft Excel, preferred
• Must hold or have the ability to acquire a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from Maine Department of Education

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