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SurePayroll Review
SurePayroll.com from SurePayroll Inc. (877-954-7873; www.surepayroll.com)
offers small businesses a surprisingly simple yet comprehensive
payroll processing solution. All you need to run SurePayroll
is an Internet connection. SurePayroll works with Netscape
and Internet Explorer, which is a major plus.
Administrators sign into the administration screen. Once signed
in, you will find the Account Center with a set of tabs offering
other choices such as a payroll, reports, employees and company.
The account screen displays the name of the company, the current
payroll status, and a memo feature that lists any pending
activity that needs to be processed. For new users, SurePayroll
offers a guide called "Payroll 101," which is a series of
interactive screens designed to guide new users through a
complete payroll. The first screen directs you to specific
company tasks such as reviewing employee pay information or
verifying banking information. You can also view official
information, including company locations and company tax identification
numbers for accuracy. The next screen displays employee information,
such as employee status, pay rates, deductions, benefit accrual
rates and tax information. The final part guides you through
the actual payroll processing, including how to add employees,
enter pay types, and log vacation and sick time accruals.
Use of Payroll 101 helps to insure that initial system information
is entered properly, which lessens the possibility of errors
when the payroll is finally processed.
To get started with SurePayroll, enter company information,
including name, address, etc., along with company checking
account information, business location, and Tax ID number.
Next, choose the pay schedule your company will be using.
You can then set up information such as company benefit information,
benefit accrual rates, deductions and department codes. Employee
information should be entered next.
To run a payroll, enter a checkmark next to each employee
that you wish to pay, then enter pay information, such as
hours worked, overtime hours, and other pay, if applicable.
You can enter a one-time deduction if necessary. After all
information is entered, run a Payroll Preview Summary for
a detailed view of the payroll, including net pay and tax
liability. Cash requirement information, direct deposit totals,
and tax liability are also displayed to insure timely and
accurate payroll funding.
With SurePayroll, businesses can also run an additional payroll,
if necessary, for bonuses or for a terminated employee, thus
eliminating the need for a manual check.
Choosing SurePayroll has another advantage. It offers company
employees the ability to access their personal pay information
online. This is a true convenience for small employers who
have limited personnel on hand to handle employee requests
for pay stubs, available vacation time, etc. The employee
screen allows employees to view personal information, current
salary rates, benefit accruals such as available vacation
and sick time, and tax deduction information. Employees can
also view current deductions such as 401K percentages and
health plan premiums. By clicking on My Check, employees can
view their last check in detail. Clicking on My History lets
employees view prior-period checks. My User Profile has employee
information including user name and password information with
an option to change either one.
SurePayroll is geared toward smaller companies with limited
payroll/human resource personnel, but this system is affordable
and extremely user friendly. Little time will be needed to
become comfortable with the system. SurePayroll is proof that
a solid payroll program does not have to be complex.
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