Payroll​/Purchasing Specialist

Seeking a well-organized individual to perform tasks in Payroll, Purchasing, and other Business Office functions.

• Associate degree or comparable level of related school business office experience preferred but not required.
• Fingerprinting and background check (CHRC authorization) through the State of Maine Department of Education is a state requirement.

• The successful candidate will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the Business Office including providing administrative and organizational support to the Finance Coordinator. The job includes:
• Preparation and reconciliation of the district's bi-weekly payrolls.
• Purchasing/Bidding, ongoing maintenance of employee files.
• Employee will be cross trained in other business office duties.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and computer skills - required.
• Must be able to design and maintain Excel spreadsheets/Google sheets and manage documents using MS Office and Google Docs.
• Individual must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, attention to detail, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and be a team player.
• Greet and direct incoming visitors and promptly notify appropriate staff upon their arrival.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to assigned staff.
• Records cash receipts.
• Assists in the budget process.
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Full-year position, 40 hours per week with an excellent benefit package including:
• Health/Dental Insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Access to 403(b) voluntary retirement plans.

• Commensurate with education and experience.

• When a suitable and qualified candidate is found.

• Immediately or as soon as possible.

• Entry level.

• Full-time.

• Human Resources.

• Education Management.