ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (PAYROLL)

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (PAYROLL)

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Accounting Assistant (Payroll)

City of Auburn

Accounting Assistant (Payroll)

The City of Auburn is seeking a detail-oriented, adaptable, and service-driven Accounting Assistant (Payroll) to join our Financial Services team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations for the City of Auburn, Lewiston Auburn 911 Center, Auburn Library, and Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport.

The successful candidate will perform a wide range of payroll and accounting duties requiring strong analytical skills, independent judgment, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. This position is responsible for processing, verifying, reconciling, and maintaining comprehensive employee compensation and financial records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Additionally, the position will support timely reporting and seamless audits by gathering, balancing, and posting payroll data. The role also requires maintaining and updating employee databases and deduction records across multiple municipal departments and agencies. The position will function as a back-up for AP/AR functions and assist in bank reconciliations.

The ideal candidate should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and/or 5 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting, spreadsheets, and basic bookkeeping principle
• Direct experience with accounts payable and receivable
• Proficiency with computers and software data programs; Munis experience preferred
• Must be detail oriented and be able to multitask.
• Valid State of Maine driver's license and good driving record.

Salary range for this position is $29.14 to $40.49 per hour and is commensurate with experience.

The City of Auburn offers outstanding benefits, including low premium, low out of pocket expense health insurance for the employee and family. Dental insurance, vision insurance, tax free flexible spending accounts and a robust Wellness program, as well as free or reduced gym memberships.?Life insurance is provided for the employee and is an option for family coverage as well. Recognizing the work-life balance, the City offers 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation time, and 12 days of sick time annually. Parental leave is available during the birth of a child, if needed. A 401a plan or the Maine PERS pension plan, as well as other supplemental retirement plans for employees' future. The City of Auburn is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Position : 22102

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : FINANCIAL SERVICES/TAX

Posting Start : 09/17/2026

Posting End : 10/02/2026

Salary: $29.14-$40.49

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