Payroll & Accounts Receivable Manager

Maine Public Employees•Augusta, ME

11d•$86,400 - $96,000

About The Position

Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) is looking for a Payroll & Accounts Receivable Manager to manage, both directly and through staff, the support functions within the Payroll & Accounts Receivable business unit – this includes training, high-impact projects, and account reconciliation. This is a great opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, improving processes, and leading projects. You’ll balance day-to-day operational oversight with opportunities to make a broader impact on how we serve employers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business or related field with five years of progressive experience -OR a post-secondary degree and seven years related work experience -OR any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Prior supervisory or team leader experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff.
Proficient in Excel at the Intermediate level

Nice To Haves

College degree
Prior experience analyzing payroll files

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned Payroll & Accounts Receivable staff including assessing performance and work quality in accordance with established standards, coaching and developing staff, and promoting opportunities for staff training and development.
Lead the development, planning and execution of high-impact projects and initiatives related to employer reporting and employer engagement.
Oversee regular reconciliations of employer accounts and assist staff as necessary to ensure reconciliations are completed timely and accurately.
Work with staff to identify gaps in educational materials and work to close those gaps by developing and maintaining employer training presentations and resources.
Prepare work papers, reports and analysis in preparation for external and internal audits as required; work closely with the Assistant Director, Employer Reporting to review and respond to findings or recommendations from both internal and external audits.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
4 days of personal leave
12 days of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage – MainePERS pays for 65%-90% of health insurance based on the employee’s annual salary and person covered (dependent or employee)
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – MainePERS pays 100% of dental insurance premiums for employees and their dependents
Vision Insurance – Employee paid
Defined Benefit Pension Plan– MainePERS contributes 17.25% of pay to pension on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Employees may receive a wellness reimbursement of up to $300 per calendar year for individual physical fitness activities, gym membership, stress management programs, etc.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – MainePERS is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Parental leave - Paid parental leave for childbearing and adoption is available to an employee for up to 42 calendar days to support new parents in bonding and caring for a new child. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a 457(b) and 401(a) accounts through payroll deductions.