Your team can access pay stubs, tax forms, and onboarding documents anytime through our secure employee self-service portal. It’s simple, convenient, and keeps everyone in the loop—no more paperwork headaches.
Payroll shouldn’t be a dirty word.
Deductions, PTO, benefits, garnishments, and reimbursements, oh my! As your business grows, your payroll can become increasingly complicated.
Take control over your payroll with Accounting Prose. We pair the best-in-class software with our team of payroll experts to make managing payroll and HR easy to set up and run for you and your team.

Our Payroll Pricing is Simple.
Starting at $150/month
With a simple contract, a one-time onboarding fee, and optional add-ons like payroll tax account setup, we help you launch payroll the right way, right now.
Our Process
1. Tell Us About Your Business.
2. Have a Quick Call with Our Team
3. Sign and Get Started
4. Pay Your Team with Confidence
Hands down, the best accounting team I have ever worked with. I highly recommend Accounting Prose to any small business or entrepreneur.
Russ Perry
Design Pickle
Why Gusto?
Gusto is the gold standard in payroll & HR.
No matter if your employees are across the room, state, or the other side of the world, Gusto makes it easy to pay your team quickly and efficiently.
As a Gold Partner, we’ve helped hundreds of businesses grow with Gusto and have access to all the platform has to offer. Through our partnership, we go beyond full-service payroll to handle employee benefits, 401K matching, PTO, workers comp, and more, all in one easy-to-manage place.

FAST MIGRATION & SIMPLE ONBOARDING
Stop struggling with outdated payroll systems. Migrating to Gusto is lightning fast and makes hiring and onboarding super simple. With features like automated software provisioning, you can sail through set up and get back to doing what you do best!
GLOBAL PAYMENTS & NEXT-DAY DEPOSITS
Easily pay all of your domestic employees, no matter where they are in the US, and pay international contractors in more than 80 countries. Preserve your cash on hand and in control of your payroll with optional next-day direct deposits.
UNLIMITED PAYROLL RUNS EACH MONTH
Never worry about unexpected changes or extra fees when paying your team. Our flexible approach gives you the freedom to run payroll as often as you need, ensuring your employees and contractors get paid on time, every time.
REMOTE-WORK READY & EXPERT SUPPORT
Expanding your US-based remote team? We’ll handle the payroll tax license setup, so you’re always compliant. Your dedicated payroll expert will support and guide you every step of the way.
AUTOMATED TAXES & YEAR-END TAX FORMS
Never miss a deadline with automated payment and filing of federal/state taxes and forms. Year-end filings, including Form W2 and Form 1099, are also available online for quick download.
EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Gusto?
After trying every payroll software under the sun, we’ve found that Gusto is simply the best! Check out what people are saying on G2, Trust Pilot, GetApp, and TrustRadius.
If you’re happy with the payroll software you currently use, we’re happy to integrate it with Xero and let you keep running payroll on your own. Want to switch to Gusto instead, we’ll handle the migration for you.
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What’s included in the onboarding fee?
Our onboarding fee covers setting up your payroll system, ensuring tax compliance, syncing your payroll accounts, and getting your team ready to get paid. It also includes a one-on-one call to review your unique needs.
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What does payroll cost each month?
We charge a flat fee based on the number of employees you have and you pay for your Gusto subscription directly (unlike Xero). This gives you the flexibility to upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time.
# of Employees/Contractors Paid
$/mo
1-5
$150
6-10
$250
11-15
$350
16-20
$450
21-25
$550
26-30
$650
31-35
$750
36-40
$850
41-45
$950
46-50
$1050
(You get the picture)
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What’s included in the monthly payroll fee?
We handle payroll processing, tax filings, and support—so you can relax, knowing your team gets paid on time and stays compliant.
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What add-on services are available?
You can add services like payroll tax account setup, payroll tax research, garnishment management, and more. We’ll discuss your needs during the intro call.
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When is the best time to switch payroll providers?
If you’re unhappy with your current payroll service, the best time to make the switch is now. We can migrate your business to Gusto mid-month, quarter, or even year, so timing is not an issue.
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Can you help me with multi-state payroll?
Yes! We can run payroll in all fifty nifty United States and can set up payroll tax withholding and unemployment insurance accounts if they aren’t currently set up. We charge a fee per account set up, which varies by jurisdiction, and always get your written approval ahead of time to get things going.
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Is there a contract?
Yes, we’ll send you a simple contract that outlines your services, pricing, and terms.
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How do I get started?
Just follow the steps on this page:
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Review & sign your contract
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Launch payroll!
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Can you handle HR for me?
Yes! In addition to payroll, we offer HR support tailored for small businesses. From employee onboarding to compliance guidance and policy reviews, our HR services are designed to help you build a strong, compliant team—without the headache.
Want to learn more about our HR solutions? Just ask during your intro call or Book a Free HR Assessment today.
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Can you file payroll taxes for me?
Yes! We handle payroll tax filings at the federal and state level (941, 940, state equivalents), so you don’t have to worry about compliance.
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Do you process W-2s and 1099s?
Absolutely. We handle year-end filings and make sure your team gets their forms on time.
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How do I pay my team?
We offer direct deposit, printable PDFs for onsite checks, and global contractor payments—so you can pay your team your way.