Staff Accountant-Payroll, City of Lewiston

Start Date: March 13, 2025 | End Date: March 28, 2025
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Finance
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Accepting applications for STAFF ACCOUNTANT-PAYROLL with the City’s Finance Department. Applications are available from the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:          
Department:  Finance
Division:        Auditing
Barg. Unit:     MSEA (Maine Service Employees Association)
Status:            Full-Time (37.5 hours/week, Mon.-Thurs.)
Grade:            20 [$25.34 - $28.52/hour, depending on experience]
 

SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant-Payroll position is responsible for processing payroll for all municipal employees and reconciling general ledger accounts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree in Accounting and two (2) to three (3) years experience in accounting and/or payroll, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive computer skills, knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and general office experience required. Preference given to applicants who are highly analytical, familiar with payroll processing, laws, regulations and deductions. Union experience is a plus.

WORK ACTIVITIES: Verifies payroll changes entered by HR and ensures, when applicable, changes are in compliance with respective union contracts. Gathers and verifies department edits, contacts department payroll clerks to resolve any errors/questions and processes all aspects of municipal payroll including assisting with finalizing year-end and distributing related documents. Prepares and invoices billheads and online filing for deductions; reconciles, codes and reviews invoices for accounts payable; gathers and analyzes data spreadsheets as requested. Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of City, departmental and union regulations and polices relating to payroll and accounts payable; displays tactful and courteous demeanor and works cooperatively and collaboratively with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, customers and the general public. Must display strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application, cover letter and complete resume via email, fax, postal mail or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Contact information for email and fax submissions is available at www.lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard

Application deadline is March 28, 2025. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.