Choosing a payroll Partner
Excerpts reprinted by permission of Time Plus and Outsourcing-November 2005.
Payroll outsourcing can appear a simple task- at least on the surface. But anyone who's ever been involved with outsourcing payroll knows that it's not simply a matter of finding a resource to do the math. Certainly, getting all the calculations right, all the time, is a core element of the work, and 100 percent accuracy is a chief priority. Beyond the numbers, however, accounting professionals - from sole practitioners to small, mid-sized, and large firms-seek the assurance and reliability that comes with experience; attention highlighted by superior service and actionable results for each client across multiple industries.
The good news for the accounting profession is that these expectations can be met in each of these areas, but the key is to find a provider who can deliver. We offer the following guidelines for accounting professionals as they plan for payroll outsourcing in today's business environment.
The best qualified payroll service providers support accountants in creating efficiencies that allow them time to focus on the big picture, while also streamlining the payroll function.
Experience Matters...
Your payroll provider must have the requisite experience to perform the tasks associated with payroll processing. Payroll Rx, Louisiana's payroll resource, is backed by proven processes that present a great alternative to the larger payroll service firms. We focus on small to medium sized companies ranging in size from 1 employee to over 250. As you weigh your options, consider a provider that offers the highest level of quality plus personalized service to support you in maintaining a satisfied client base. We accomplish this through our dedicated client service model.
We understand and are prepared to address each client's unique situation with speed and efficiency using a PC platform that offers convenience and ease of use. The Payroll Rx technology also helps us better serve our client and their accountant by giving the accountant direct access to all of his or her client reports via an online reporting system. This option is free to all accountants and eliminates time lost waiting for the client to send reports.
Service-Oriented Partner
An attentive payroll partner is a resource that consistently delivers excellence in terms of core payroll services, while having an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the function and its relevance to each client's bottom line success.
We achieve this by offering products such as general ledger interfaces to various accounting systems.
Online Services
The Internet is becoming more prevalent in everyday business and our Microsoft.Net technology allows our clients and their employees to access their payroll from anywhere in the world.
CheckConnect Online is our online payroll product with the scalability for any size company. Smaller companies can simply enter their hours online and submit them to us to print and deliver their checks. Larger companies can choose online service options to enter time and attendance, add and terminate employees, change deduction information, cut manual checks, calculate gross-to-net wages, print, email, or export hundreds of reports by any date range. Employees can also go online and view their payroll check stubs, history, or request changes. Our solutions give clients a range of options that they can choose immediately or grow into over time.
