The Payroll Audit That Finds Your Money
A 30-minute forensic review of your payroll processes. We identify common compliance errors, overpayments, and hidden tax liabilities before they become penalties. No obligation, just clarity.
Includes our 7-point compliance checklist
Average finding: $12k annual overpayment
Real Business, Real Numbers
A local restaurant in Bellingham discovered they were overpaying tax for 3 seasonal employees. Our audit recovered $2,800 in under a week.
No-Risk Trial
The audit is free. You pay only if you decide to switch. We're confident in the value we uncover.
The Payroll Run Checklist
A reference for the critical steps that protect your business.
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Verify hours and overtime Cross-reference timesheets against schedules to prevent FLSA disputes.
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Reconcile PTO and sick leave accruals Ensure balances align with state-specific leave laws.
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Update for new hires or terminations Process W-4, I-9, and state withholding forms before the cut-off.
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Apply retroactive pay adjustments Correct wage errors from prior periods in the current run.
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Calculate and deduct garnishments Follow legal priority orders for child support, tax levies, etc.
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Review payroll tax withholding Confirm federal, state, and local rates are current for each employee.
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Export and archive reports Save registers, journal entries, and pay stubs for audit trails.
This checklist is part of our standard audit review. We adapt it for your specific business.
From Data to Direct Deposit: The 5-Day Cycle
We replace payroll anxiety with a predictable, repeatable rhythm. Here’s what happens when you submit data on Monday.
How We Evaluate Robustness
Our 5-day cycle is stress-tested against common failure points: employee data entry errors, state law changes, and bank processing delays. The timeline includes buffer days for correction without risking the payroll date. This isn't an automated software feature—it's a human-verified protocol.
The Real Cost of Payroll Errors
| Error Type | Potential Cost |
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| Single FLSA Overtime Violation | $1,000 - $10,000 / employee |
| Misclassified Contractor (per year) | $5,000+ in back taxes/penalties |
| Late Payroll Tax Deposit | 5% of unpaid tax per month |
| Employee Trust Erosion | Hard to quantify; impacts retention |
A 50-employee construction firm in the Pacific Northwest used automated software for two years. An audit revealed they failed to calculate overtime correctly for workers across county lines, incurring a $45,000 back-tax bill. Our service replaced their software and implemented a manual review layer for multi-jurisdictional work.
Managed Service vs. DIY Software
| Factor | DIY Software | Our Service |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | Rules-based; misses nuance | Rules + Human Review |
| Liability | On you | We're your partner |
| Audit Support | You provide the data | We represent you |
| Time Commitment | High, unpredictable | Fixed, minimal |
The Core Trade-off
DIY software saves on monthly fees but transfers risk and time. You pay for accuracy with either money (expensive software tiers) or time (your own labor and liability). Our fee structure is transparent: a fixed monthly cost that includes the audit, process, and risk mitigation.
Ready for Payroll You Can Trust?
The first step is a conversation, not a contract. Let’s schedule your 30-minute audit and see where your money is going.