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Payroll Clerk

ServingSchools
Augusta, ME Intern
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
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: nicole.neal@augustaschools.org

Augusta School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $21 - $33

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