RSU - Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – Central Office (Regional School Unit
1)

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.

• Collect and input biweekly payroll information for all employees
• Prepare W‑2 forms and year‑end tax reports
• Prepare all state and federal reports (e.g., Internal Revenue System quarterlies, 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 (e.g., annual salary updates/benefit addendum) and perform other payroll functions as required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• 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 Pro Fund 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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