Payroll Setup

Payroll Onboarding Made Simple

Switching payroll providers shouldn’t feel risky or disruptive. AccuPay removes the friction with a proven onboarding process that gets your team paid accurately, on time, and without interrupting your day-to-day operations.

In just four structured steps, you’ll be fully set up and ready for your first live payroll run.

Our 4-Step Payroll Implementation Timeline

We’ve refined a four-step onboarding process designed to move quickly, reduce errors, and give you confidence from day one.

Step 1

Step 1

Strategic Introductory Call

We start with a focused consultation to understand your business and set clear expectations.

During this call, we:

  • Review your current payroll cycle
  • Identify any pain points with your previous provider
  • Confirm timelines and expectations for your first live payroll run

This ensures alignment before any setup begins.

Step 2

Digital Onboarding Activation

Shortly after the call, you’ll receive two secure links to formally kick off onboarding:

  • Payroll Service Agreement
    Outlines our commitment to your service and your responsibilities.
  • Company (Client) Setup Form
    Collects the essential information needed to build your company profile.

Important: Our implementation clock officially begins once these digital forms are submitted.

Step 3

Documentation & Secure Data Collection

Within 24–48 hours of receiving your setup forms, we move into secure data collection.

You’ll receive a request for the following:

  • Form 8655
    Authorizes AccuPay as your reporting agent for federal and state tax filing.
  • Signature Authorization
    Enables seamless electronic processing.
  • Employee Census Data
    Submitted using your preferred method:
    • Spreadsheet
    • Secure portal upload
    • Manual entry

We keep this phase efficient while ensuring accuracy.

Step 4

Account Configuration & Guided First Payroll Run

Within a day or two of completing Step 3, we schedule a final Zoom Review.

During this session, we:

  • Walk through your account configuration together

  • Verify all deductions, tax codes, and settings

  • Process your first payroll run side-by-side

The goal is simple: 100% accuracy on your first live run.

Acceptable Alternatives to a Voided Check

If you’re unable to provide a voided check, any of the following are acceptable:
  1. Log in to your bank and search for “Direct Deposit.”
    • If a form appears with your banking details filled in, submit that.
    • If not, proceed to option #2.
  2. While logged into your bank, take a screenshot showing:
    • Bank account details
    • Routing number
  3. Provide a bank statement with the top portion cropped, clearly showing account details.

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