Accounting and payroll
belong together.
Gusto makes your life easier by automatically syncing your payroll expenses with popular accounting software platforms like FreshBooks, Xero, QuickBooks, Aplos, ZipBooks, and more.
Spend less time manually entering payroll and accounting data and more time taking care of your business and your team.
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The benefits of integrating your accounting and payroll services.
Accounting mistakes can lead to poor business decisions and tax issues. By integrating your accounting software with Gusto, you can make sure your books are well-organized and accurate.
You can map compensation, benefits, and tax amounts to the right records in your accounting system. This means each time you run payroll, a journal entry is created in your accounting software automatically. No extra work.
Save (big) time
No more manual entry when you integrate your accounting software with Gusto. You’ll get automatic syncing between the two systems. And, as your business grows, your systems will scale too.
Make fewer mistakes
Forget about double data entries and transposition errors. Integrations can reduce the potential for mistakes on your payroll and business taxes. So you can always feel confident about your books.
Access real-time data
Integrating your payroll and accounting software gives you access to accurate, real-time data. When you have the best information and trends at your fingertips, you can make smarter, more informed plans for the future.
I like that Gusto integrates with several other software packages. We use Gusto with Deputy and QuickBooks and it saves a ton of time.
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When you start a new business, choosing the right accounting software might rank low on your to-do list. You’re busy! But when you start spending money, paying employees, and raking in revenue, you’ll need to keep track of your business finances for tax purposes and to gauge the financial health of your business.
Here’s a handful of key questions to ask yourself when choosing accounting software:
Is it cloud-based?
An online accounting solution will have automatic updates, be more secure, and integrate with other online applications.
Is it easy to use?
Even if you’re comfortable with numbers, accounting can be intimidating. Intuitive software can make bookkeeping easier and be more forgiving when mistakes are made.
Is there a tool tailored for your business?
The complexities of accounting can get even more complicated for certain types of businesses. Research to see if there’s a niche accounting platform for your industry.
Is it compatible with other tools?
Your accounting software will operate as the hub of your business’s financial information, but it won’t be the only system you use. Make sure it integrates with the other tools that will be important to your business.
Is it scalable?
Does it meet your needs today, and will its features be robust enough as your business grows?
Is it flexible?
Does it require a long-term contract? Does it have different permissions for different employees, and will it allow access to an external advisor (like an accountant)?
Is it cloud-based?
An online accounting solution will have automatic updates, be more secure, and integrate with other online applications.
Is it easy to use?
Even if you’re comfortable with numbers, accounting can be intimidating. Intuitive software can make bookkeeping easier and be more forgiving when mistakes are made.
Is there a tool tailored for your business?
The complexities of accounting can get even more complicated for certain types of businesses. Research to see if there’s a niche accounting platform for your industry.
Is it compatible with other tools?
Your accounting software will operate as the hub of your business’s financial information, but it won’t be the only system you use. Make sure it integrates with the other tools that will be important to your business.
Is it scalable?
Does it meet your needs today, and will its features be robust enough as your business grows?
Is it flexible?
Does it require a long-term contract? Does it have different permissions for different employees, and will it allow access to an external advisor (like an accountant)?
Choose accounting software that seamlessly integrates with Gusto.
If you’re still unsure about the decision, consider working with an accountant who knows the pros and cons of the most popular technology available. A trusted advisor can help you identify the perfect solution for your business.
Why do more than 100,000 small businesses use Gusto for payroll?
At Gusto, we’re passionate about payroll, employee benefits, workers’ comp, and more. We crunch the numbers, calculate payroll taxes, and file the forms so you’re free to focus on the business and your team.
Gusto customers say they spend 54% less time on payroll than with their previous payroll provider.* Plus, with Gusto, your taxes and forms are filed on time and we can even help you get all the tax credits you are eligible for.
No set-up fees. No hidden charges. Just unlimited payroll and one monthly payment.
Source: 2018 TechValidate Survey