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.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school education 2. Prior payroll and/or accounting experience 3. Notary Public certified preferred PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Gathers, prepares and processes payroll for the Augusta School Department 2. 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 withholdings, etc)
• Keeps current on rules and regulations regarding payroll and retirement
• Other duties as assigned by supervisorTerms 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

Incomplete Application Packets Will Not Be Considered Interested Applicants Must Submit The Following

• Letter of Interest
• Completed Non-Teaching Application
• Resume
• Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) or obtain upon hire
• Three (3) Signed Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadline: When suitable candidate is found Acceptable Forms of Application Submission: Email (PDF format), Mail or Personal Delivery

Send Complete Application Packets To Augusta School Department

40 Pierce Drive, Suite 3

Augusta, ME 04330

Email: [email protected]

Augusta School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer