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Collect & Review
Employee updates, approved hours, leave, and pay changes are gathered and checked before payroll is prepared.
Payroll Services
Payroll prepared for your approval, workforce paid on schedule, and records ready for your books.
THE PROCESS
A clear process for every pay period.
Payroll brings together employee information, approved time, pay rates, and deductions. Each pay period, those details need to be reviewed, approved, and processed by a set deadline. We help manage that recurring process so pay activity is documented, payroll records remain organized, and the results are ready for your books.
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Prepare & Approve
Earnings, withholdings, deductions, and net pay are prepared in the payroll platform and sent to you for approval.
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Process & Record
Approved payroll is processed according to the agreed schedule, and payroll reports are provided for reporting and reconciliation.
WHAT WE DO
Payroll support from employee setup through payroll reporting.
Our payroll services generally include the following.
Employee Setup & Changes
New employee information, compensation, pay schedules, and authorized updates are maintained in payroll records. Changes to rates, status, and recurring pay items are recorded for upcoming pay periods.
Time & Earnings Review
Approved hours, overtime, paid leave, bonuses, and other pay items are reviewed against the information supplied by your business. Missing or inconsistent information is referred back for clarification.
Payroll Preparation & Processing
Gross earnings, applicable withholding, employer taxes, deductions, and net pay are prepared in the payroll platform for each pay run. Payroll is submitted for processing after your approval.
Deductions & Withholdings
Authorized benefit deductions, tax withholding elections, and applicable garnishments are reflected in payroll. Changes are maintained in the payroll system based on the documentation received.
Payroll Taxes & Year-End
Payroll tax deposits, required returns, and annual wage statements are handled by the payroll platform under its own authorization and tracked each period. Agency notices are forwarded to the provider, and we act as the go-between until they are resolved.
Payroll Reporting & Reconciliation
Payroll registers, earnings summaries, tax liabilities, and payroll-related transactions are organized for your records. Payroll amounts are matched to the corresponding expense and liability accounts when bookkeeping support is included.
EVERY PAY PERIOD
Know what's being paid, approved, and recorded.
A consistent payroll process documents what happened each pay period. From the payroll checklist to the final register and related liabilities, each run produces information your business can refer to later.
Payroll ChecklistPay Period Review
PAY RUN WORKFLOW
✓
Time & pay changesReviewed
✓
Payroll preparationPrepared
3
Client approvalAwaiting approval
4
Payroll processingPending
Illustrative payroll workflow
Payroll RegisterPay Period Summary
PAYROLL TOTALS
Gross earnings$18,750.00
Taxes withheld($3,860.20)
Other deductions($720.00)
Net pay$14,169.80
Illustrative payroll register
Payroll LiabilitiesReporting & Follow-Up
TRACKED ITEMS
Employee withholdingsAmounts reflected in each pay run
Employer payroll taxesAmounts tracked separately
Deposits & filingsResponsibilities and deadlines tracked
Accounting recordsPayroll totals available for reconciliation
Illustrative tracking summary
WHO IT'S FOR
Payroll for businesses that need a consistent pay routine.
Whether your business has a few employees or a growing workforce, payroll is a recurring responsibility with firm deadlines. Changes in staffing, work schedules, and compensation can make each pay period more complicated than the last.
Our payroll services are designed for businesses that want their payroll handled through an organized process, with clear deadlines, documented approvals, and records that connect to their financial reporting.
THE OUTCOME
Know where payroll stands before payday.
Payroll is more than issuing payments. It is knowing which information has been received, what still needs approval, how much payroll will cost, and whether each run is properly documented.
With a repeatable process, those answers are easier to find and your business is better prepared for each pay period.
?Has everyone's time been reviewed and approved?
?Are there pay changes to include this period?
?What is the total cost of this payroll?
?Are all deductions reflected this period?
?What payroll tax liabilities need attention?
?How does this payroll tie into our books?
HOW THE SERVICES CONNECT
Payroll is part of your financial picture.
Payroll runs alongside your other financial services. Bookkeeping records the activity, accounting reconciles payroll expense and liability balances, and controller services provide oversight of related approvals and controls.
BOOKKEEPING
Record the activity.
Post payroll payments, expenses, and related liabilities.
Explore Bookkeeping
ACCOUNTING
Reconcile the results.
Review payroll costs and balances as part of monthly reporting.
Explore Accounting
CONTROLLER
Oversee the controls.
Document approval procedures and oversee the payroll process.
Explore Controller Services
GET STARTED
Let's get your payroll on schedule.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your payroll needs and how we can help.