Payroll Specialist

Temp to Hire South Portland, Maine
  • Location: South Portland, Maine
  • Type: Temp to Hire
  • Job #20002
Our growing client in South Portland is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. 

Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:
Manage and process employee payroll efficiently, ensuring accuracy in wages, taxes, and benefits. Handle payroll-related inquiries, maintain compliance with laws, and support financial and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and verify payroll (weekly, biweekly, monthly).
  • Review employee timesheets and ensure accuracy.
  • Calculate wages, deductions, and benefits.
  • Manage direct deposits, tax filings, and compliance.
  • Maintain employee payroll records and update information.
  • Oversee payroll software and electronic timekeeping.
  • Process Certified Payroll reports and year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099).
  • Assist with audits, expenses, and employee certifications.
  • Provide general office support, including answering calls and booking accommodations.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office, and accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.

Education & Experience:

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
  • 3+ years of payroll experience.
  • Experience with Certified Payroll and the Davis-Bacon Act preferred.
Immediate need. Onsite. $30-34/hr.


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ProSearch is Maine’s premier staffing and recruiting firm. Our job is to connect great people with great opportunities. Established in 1994, ProSearch helps Maine’s top employers build their teams by recruiting just the right people – from temp/temp-to-hire, to IT consulting, to direct hire- for just the right positions.

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