City of South Portland - Payroll & Finance Specialist

Start Date: January 15, 2025 | End Date: February 21, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Finance

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a 37.5 hour a week full-time Payroll & Finance Specialist to join our Finance Department. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and play a part in serving our community with further opportunities for professional growth. 

Position Summary: The Payroll and Finance Specialist is responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of weekly payroll and related finance operations. General tasks include verifying payroll inputs, processing weekly payroll and related vendor payments, and issuing weekly payroll reports. This work involves regular communication and coordination with departments, employees, and vendors, and the ability to manage the workload independently to complete work in a timely manner; maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality with regard to employee and citizen information and issues. This position also is cross-trained in processing accounts payable (AP) and will be able to run AP in the absence of the AP Specialist. 

Education: Associates Degree in accounting, business or related field preferred. Experience: Three (3) years of payroll experience. 

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more. The City also offers health insurance “payment-in-lieu” and professional development opportunities. We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, two (2) personal days, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience. The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers. The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence! 

Salary Range: $27.22 – $31.03/hour ($53,079-$60,508 annually) depending on experience. This position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council. 

Application materials will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. First round interviews will be determined for all who apply on or before Friday, January 31st , 2025.

Job description and fillable application are available on our website at www.southportland.gov. 

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, application and three professional references to [email protected], or mail them to us at: 

City of South Portland 

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist 

25 Cottage Road 

South Portland, Maine 04106 

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