Penobscot County- Payroll/Finance Clerk

Start Date: April 07, 2025 | End Date: April 21, 2025
County: Penobscot County
Job Type: Finance
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Job Title:  Payroll/Finance Clerk

Hours: Monday-Friday, days/times may be negotiable

Department:  Finance/Treasurer’s

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt  

Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Reports to:  Director of Finance

Approved By:  Director of Finance

Pay Scale: $20.24-$21.80 

Date: April 7, 2025

POSTING DATE: April 7, 2025

CLOSING DATE: April 21, 2025 or until filled

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit resume, letter of interest and application [email protected] OR by mail:

County of Penobscot

Attn: Human Relations

97 Hammond Street

Bangor, ME 04401

Applications can be found at: https://www.penobscot-county.net/employment or the Administration Office located on the 1st floor of the County Administration Building, 97

Hammond Street or by calling (207) 942-8535, ext. 2200.

Job Summary: 

The Payroll/Finance Clerk is responsible for the efficient operation of general finance duties in the Finance Department under the general supervision of the Finance Director. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the preparation of payroll
• Assists with the preparation of billing including, but not limited to, deferred disposition, retiree benefits, municipal contracts and rentals
• Assist with the organization of budget meetings and materials, and disseminate to internal and external parties as directed
• Assist with distribution of tax warrant packages to communities
• Assist with distribution of A/P and payroll checks
• Assist with maintaining and filing A/P and payroll documents upon completion of processing
• Send out various correspondence throughout the year regarding budgets, tax bills, etc.
• Provide office coverage to include greeting visitors and answering phones as needed
• Provide backup coverage to Assistant Finance Director with completion of payroll and accounts payable as needed
• Assist with maintenance of employee vacation and sick accruals
• Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities required:

• Skilled in technology literacy to include financial software applications, and advanced functions in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Pro
• High School diploma or equivalent required.  1-3 years of related experience required, with a minimum of 1 year of bookkeeping experience preferred
• Communications – Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all constituents
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting methods, policies, procedures, systems, and practices
• Ability to work in a team setting with a commitment to a high level of customer service and quality work is required
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is required

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands/Conditions/Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this position, employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.  Light to moderate lifting is required (up to 25 lbs.)

Penobscot County provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.