Add Payroll to Your Existing Bookkeeping Service
Already Trust Us With Your Books. Let Us Handle Payroll Too.
If RemoteBooksOnline already manages your bookkeeping, adding payroll is the easiest way to simplify your back office. One team can help coordinate payroll processing, payroll tax filings, direct deposit, W-2 and 1099 support, multi-state payroll, and bookkeeping alignment.
Get My Payroll QuoteSee Payroll PricingWhy Add Payroll to Your Existing Bookkeeping?
Payroll and bookkeeping are closely connected. Every payroll run affects wages, payroll taxes, benefits, reimbursements, liabilities, cash flow, and financial reporting. When payroll is handled separately from bookkeeping, business owners often deal with duplicate work, delayed payroll reports, coding issues, reconciliation problems, and extra communication between multiple vendors. RemoteBooksOnline helps existing bookkeeping clients bring payroll and bookkeeping closer together. Instead of managing payroll with one company and books with another, you can work with one financial back-office partner that understands your chart of accounts, reporting needs, payroll expenses, and month-end close process. This gives your business a simpler process, cleaner payroll reporting, fewer handoffs, and better visibility into labor costs.
Payroll Services Managed Alongside Your Books
RemoteBooksOnline payroll services are built for small businesses that want payroll handled accurately and coordinated with their bookkeeping. Our team can support payroll processing, direct deposit, payroll tax filings, employee payroll changes, payroll reports, year-end forms, and multi-state payroll needs. Include service cards:
Payroll Processing
Run payroll for hourly, salaried, full-time, part-time, and contractor workers based on your payroll schedule.
Direct Deposit
Support employee direct deposit so payroll is processed smoothly and on time.
Payroll Tax Filings
Help manage federal and state payroll tax filings, payroll liabilities, and required payroll reports.
W-2 and 1099 Support
Support year-end payroll reporting, including W-2 and 1099 preparation.
Multi-State Payroll
Support businesses with employees in more than one state and help coordinate payroll reporting requirements.
Bookkeeping Alignment
Help ensure payroll expenses, taxes, liabilities, and reimbursements are properly reflected in your books.
Why Existing RBO Customers Add Payroll
You already have a bookkeeping relationship with RemoteBooksOnline. Adding payroll means you do not need to start from scratch with another provider. We already understand your business, your reporting structure, and your accounting workflow.
One team for bookkeeping and payroll- Cleaner payroll reconciliation
- Better month-end reporting
- Less manual back-and-forth
- Payroll expenses aligned with your books
- Support for payroll taxes and year-end forms
- Simple monthly payroll pricing
- Easy transition from your current process
Payroll Works Better When It Is Connected to Bookkeeping
Payroll is one of the largest expenses for many small businesses. If payroll is not coded and reconciled correctly, your financial reports can be misleading. Wages, employer taxes, employee deductions, benefits, reimbursements, bonuses, commissions, and contractor payments all need to be recorded properly. When payroll and bookkeeping are coordinated, your books become easier to understand. Labor costs are categorized correctly. Payroll liabilities are easier to track. Month-end close becomes smoother. Your CPA or tax preparer gets cleaner financial data. Business owners get better reporting without having to chase multiple vendors.
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Who This Page Is For
This payroll service is ideal for current RemoteBooksOnline bookkeeping clients who want to simplify payroll and financial reporting.
Existing RBO Bookkeeping Clients
Businesses already using RemoteBooksOnline for bookkeeping and ready to add payroll support.
Businesses Hiring Employees
Companies that are moving from owner-only operations to employee payroll.
Businesses Without a Payroll Provider
Companies currently handling payroll manually or without a formal payroll service.
Businesses Switching Providers
Companies that want to move from ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Paychex, or another provider.
Multi-State Employers
Businesses with employees in more than one state.
Owners Who Want One Financial Partner
Businesses that want bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting coordinated under one team.
How the Payroll Add-On Process Works
Request a Payroll Quote
Tell us your employee count, payroll frequency, number of states, and current payroll setup.
We Review Your Payroll Needs
Our team reviews your payroll structure, current provider, tax setup, and bookkeeping relationship.
We Prepare Pricing
You receive a payroll quote based on your employee count, states, and service needs.
We Help With Setup
We help collect required payroll information, employee details, tax data, and prior payroll records if needed.
Payroll and Bookkeeping Stay Aligned
Once payroll is running, payroll reports and bookkeeping workflows can be coordinated for cleaner financial reporting.
Simple Payroll Pricing
RemoteBooksOnline payroll is designed with clear monthly pricing. Full Payroll is $50 per month plus $7 per employee. Basic Payroll is $40 per month plus $6 per employee. Additional states are $10 per month per state. There are no per-run payroll fees.
Compare Payroll Options
If you are currently using another payroll provider, you can compare RemoteBooksOnline payroll with common payroll options. Our payroll service is especially helpful for businesses that want payroll and bookkeeping handled together instead of managing payroll separately from financial reporting.
Planning a switch? Compare payroll providers, learn how to switch payroll providers, and download our payroll migration checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add payroll if RemoteBooksOnline already handles my bookkeeping?
Yes. This page is designed for existing RemoteBooksOnline bookkeeping clients who want to add payroll services. Our team can review your employee count, payroll frequency, state requirements, and current setup before preparing a payroll quote.
Will payroll be connected to my bookkeeping?
Yes. Payroll and bookkeeping can be coordinated so wages, payroll taxes, liabilities, reimbursements, and related payroll expenses are reflected properly in your books.
Do you process direct deposit?
Yes. RemoteBooksOnline payroll services include support for direct deposit so employees can be paid electronically based on your payroll schedule.
Do you handle payroll tax filings?
Yes. Payroll tax filing support is included. Our team can help manage federal and state payroll tax filings based on your payroll setup and state requirements.
Do you support W-2 and 1099 forms?
Yes. RemoteBooksOnline payroll services include support for year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation, depending on your employee and contractor setup.
Can you support multi-state payroll?
Yes. RemoteBooksOnline supports businesses with payroll needs in more than one state. Additional states may be priced separately based on the payroll plan.
Can I switch from ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, or Paychex?
Yes. If you currently use ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Paychex, or another payroll provider, RemoteBooksOnline can review your current setup and help plan the transition.
How long does payroll setup take?
Setup timing depends on your employee count, payroll frequency, tax setup, number of states, and whether you are starting payroll for the first time or switching from another provider.
How much does payroll cost?
Full Payroll is $50 per month plus $7 per employee. Basic Payroll is $40 per month plus $6 per employee. Additional states are $10 per month per state. There are no per-run payroll fees.
Can payroll and bookkeeping be managed by one team?
Yes. That is the main benefit of adding payroll to your existing RemoteBooksOnline bookkeeping service. One team can help coordinate payroll, bookkeeping, payroll reporting, and month-end reconciliation.
Ready to Add Payroll to Your Bookkeeping?
Already using RemoteBooksOnline for bookkeeping? Let us help simplify payroll too. Request a payroll quote and our team will review your employee count, payroll frequency, state setup, current payroll provider, and bookkeeping needs.