RSU 1 - Payroll Specialist

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. 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 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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