Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for quality customer support in the preparation, input, review, and recording of payroll. You will keep current with the payroll processing system, Workday, and changes in wage and tax laws, and monitor vendor for compliance. Responsible for annual filing requirements, maintenance of the general ledger, and reconciliation procedures.

You will work onsite at our Westbrook, Maine headquarters Monday through Thursday, and enjoy the option to work from home on Fridays. We welcome candidates within a commutable distance to our Westbrook location or open to relocation.

What You Will Be Doing:

• You will receive transaction information and other information from related departments, outside vendors and others.
• You will input data into systems and/or databases according to established guidelines and procedures.
• You will contact related departments, Employees, customers, vendors, and others as needed to clarify information
• You will audit, validate and reconcile data for accuracy to ensure adherence to established policies
• You will resolve discrepancies and make corrections as needed
• You will respond to and research questions and issues as needed.
• You will communicate with related departments, Employees, customers, vendors, and others to exchange information.
• You will consult and interpret appropriate policies to resolve issues.
• You will be a mentor and will train employees and others as needed.
• You will prepare and present reports as needed.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Typically 5+ years' experience
• High School degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Skills And Abilities That Will Help You Succeed In This Role:

• Experience working in a variety of systems such as Workday, ADP, CIC+/Experian
• Proficient in Excel
• Developed expertise in a range of processes and procedures, typically through combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy and prioritization skills. Ability to work with a team and autonomously
• An analytical thinker and strong communicator
• Can work in a fast-paced, time-critical environment
• Good customer service skills, able to exchange information with wide variety of people
• Organized with the ability to multi-task

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Hourly rate $25/hr.
• Opportunity for an annual bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
• 5% matching 401k
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.


So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.


Let's pursue what matters together.


IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.


IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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