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Payroll Processing Template

Download your free Payroll Processing template to personalize and use in your bookkeeping or accounting firm.

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A preview of the template showing sections of tasks to be completed. Some are already checked offPayroll processing (by Gusto)CLIENT TASKSPayroll Update Needed 1 AutomatorPlease confirm that your payroll timesheets and any additional payroll changes are up-to-dateCompletedXPrep3 AutomatorsPrep payroll based on updated client details — https://app.gusto.com/loginCompletedZLaunch payroll run process — https://app.gusto.com/loginCompletedIReview (and/or process) employees' hours, reimbursements, and additional earningsCompletedPReview approved time-off requestsCompletedWCheck client bank balanceReady To StartDue TodayS

About this template

One of the most procedure-bound and demanding processes is payroll. To make things easier, Karbon and Gusto teamed up to produce this best practice checklist for processing payroll.

From data gathering and input to reporting and automating, this template outlines the essentials for every step in your payroll process. Download and create as a template in Karbon to assist with providing outsourced payroll services using Gusto. Or, adjust to suit your own system and requirements.

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Get more out of this template by adding it to your Karbon Practice Management cloud-based software, including:

  • Time and Budget Estimates
  • Task Automation
  • Client Task Automation
  • Client Work Scheduling
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A preview of the template showing sections of tasks to be completed. Some are already checked offPayroll processing (by Gusto)CLIENT TASKSPayroll Update Needed 1 AutomatorPlease confirm that your payroll timesheets and any additional payroll changes are up-to-dateCompletedAPrep3 AutomatorsPrep payroll based on updated client details — https://app.gusto.com/loginCompletedPLaunch payroll run process — https://app.gusto.com/loginCompletedNReview (and/or process) employees' hours, reimbursements, and additional earningsCompletedHReview approved time-off requestsCompletedLCheck client bank balanceReady To StartDue TodayJ

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How to customize a template

You can edit any saved template to fit your firm's specific needs. Before making changes, duplicate a pre-populated template by selecting it, clicking the "..." menu, and choosing Duplicate.

Common customizations:

  • Reorder or nest tasks
  • Add or remove tasks
  • Edit the client task email
  • Use or modify Tasklist automators

Read the support article to learn more.

About Gusto

Gusto was built for small businesses, from sole prioprietors to W-2 employers. Automatically file payroll taxes, streamline benefits, and provide direct access to HR experts.

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