Payroll Director jobs in Portland, ME

Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) seeks an Assistant Director of Accounts Receivable & Payroll Reporting to join our Employer Reporting Team. The Assistant Director reports to the CFO and provides support in the oversight and administration of the employer reporting business unit and supervises employer reporting staff as assigned. The Assistant Director works with the CFO on the development of policies and practices as they relate to the business unit’s function, oversight and management of more than 600 participating employer accounts, and the professional development of the employer reporting team.  This position requires the application of superior interpersonal skills to understand and motivate employees and colleagues as well as the ability to lead a team through process improvement and change management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with five years of progressive accounting 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
• Proficient in MS Office suite

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business 
• Payroll processing experience

Benefits: We offer an outstanding benefit package including: 13 Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance (fully paid), Vision Care, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, substantial Tuition Reimbursement, Parental leave, Generous Vacation and Sick Leave.