Payroll Specialist

MSAD #17 (Oxford Hills School District) is looking for an excellent candidate for their Payroll Specialist position. Candidates with an Associate's degree or experience in payroll or related field will be considered. Knowledge and experience with the Maine State Retirement System is also preferred. Terms of Employment Year‑round 260‑day position. Hourly rate from $26.17 to $30.00 per hour, dependent on experience. Position is under the Oxford Hills Educational Association Central Office Staff Agreement. MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full‑time employees, including health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (up to 100% if both spouses work in the district), dental, vision, group life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, 403(b) retirement plan eligibility, 15 paid sick days per year, and paid holidays. Qualifications Associate's Degree or Equivalent Good understanding of fringe benefits Basic knowledge of mathematics Appropriate computer skills Experience in the field REPORTS TO: Business Office Manager JOB PURPOSE: To contribute to staff morale by the prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters. Performance Responsibilities Provide support necessary to achieve district goals. Receive and compute all payrolls, making deductions for income tax, retirement, annuities, medical and dental insurance, and related items. Prepare reports and checks for proper agencies covering all deductions including 941s and Maine State Retirement contribution reports. Prepare and distribute payroll checks. Maintain records covering all deductions. Maintain insurance records (medical, group life, annuities) and prepare related reports. Prepare all tax forms relating to payroll matters. Verify all amounts before and after payrolls are processed. Maintain unemployment information and prepare related reports. Maintain worker’s comp information and prepare related reports. Prepare state and federal census forms. Prepare W‑2 forms. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Business Office Manager or Director of Finance. The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr