Payroll Support Services

Payroll mistakes are expensive — in dollars and in trust.

A misrecorded payroll run doesn’t just create a bookkeeping headache; it can mean incorrect tax withholdings, inaccurate liability reporting, or employees questioning their pay. Our Payroll Support service handles the recordkeeping side of payroll — ensuring every pay run is accurately entered, tax withholdings are tracked correctly, and your books reflect your true payroll liabilities.

What’s Included

• Payroll entry & recording — every pay run accurately recorded in your books
• Tax withholding tracking — federal, state, and local withholdings tracked and reconciled
• Payroll liability reporting — clear visibility into what’s owed for upcoming tax deposits and filings
• Coordination with your payroll provider — working alongside Gusto, ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, or whatever system you already use
• Error catching — discrepancies between payroll runs and bank activity identified and corrected

Who This Is For

• Small businesses with employees who need payroll accurately reflected in their books
• Owners using a payroll provider but whose books don’t currently match it
• Companies that need clean payroll liability reporting for tax time
• Businesses scaling their team and needing payroll recordkeeping to scale with them

How It Works

1. Provider integration — We connect with your existing payroll provider or help you choose one.
2. Pay run recording — Each payroll run is entered into your books accurately, including all withholdings.
3. Liability tracking — Payroll tax liabilities are tracked so nothing is missed at filing time.
4. Reconciliation — Payroll entries are reconciled against actual bank withdrawals.
5. Reporting — Payroll liability and expense reports are included in your regular financial reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you run payroll, or just record it in my books?
  We provide payroll recordkeeping and reporting — accurately entering pay runs, tracking withholdings, and reconciling against your payroll provider, rather than processing payroll directly.
• What payroll providers do you work with?
  We work with most major payroll providers, including Gusto, ADP, and QuickBooks Payroll, integrating with whichever system you already use.
• Can you help if my payroll records and bank account don’t match?
  Yes — reconciling discrepancies between payroll runs and actual bank activity is a core part of this service.
• Will this help me stay on top of payroll tax deposits?
  Tracking payroll liabilities so you know what’s owed and when is part of this service, helping you avoid surprises at filing time.
• Is payroll support included in Monthly Bookkeeping, or is it separate?
  It’s available as an add-on to Monthly Bookkeeping or as a standalone service, depending on your needs.