Payroll Clerk

Performs all aspects of payroll processing, including implementation of Federal and State regulations. Ensures all payrolls are accurate and competed in a timely manner.

• High school education
• Prior payroll and/or accounting experience
• Notary Public certified preferred

• Gathers, prepares and processes payroll for the Augusta School Department
• Prepares and submits as required:
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MEPers) reports
• Group Life Insurance reports
• Federal and State Quarterly Reports
• Figures for the Department of Labor
• Wage statements for Workers’ Compensation
• Federal/State taxes
• Ensures all auditors are supplied with requested information
• Processes MainePERS forms such as withdrawals of contributions, resignations and retirements
• Prepares and updates calculations for pay averaging
• Prepares and maintains as needed: o Verifications of employment
• W2 forms o Deductions for employees (association dues, garnishments, annuities, direct deposits, other with holdings, etc)
• Keeps current on rules and regulations regarding payroll and retirement
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  Terms of Employment:
• 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• 13 paid holidays, vacation based on experience, sick leave 13 days per year
• Salary Range: $20.92 - $32.52 per hour
• Performance evaluated annually by central office administrators

Augusta School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer