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 Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, RSU 1 application, resume, and two letters of reference to:

RSU 1 34

Wing Farm Parkway Bath, ME 04530 Incomplete application packets will not be considered. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. RSU 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$26.49 - $35.74 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location:

In person