Payroll that runs itself — because we run it
Fairlight Accounting manages payroll end to end — on-time runs, correct withholdings, filed payroll taxes — plus the back-office admin around it.
Payroll & Back Office, done properly
Payroll is unforgiving: one missed filing or misclassified worker and the penalties write themselves. We administer payroll on the platform that fits you, keep withholdings and filings correct in every state you employ in, and absorb the surrounding admin — onboarding paperwork, contractor payments, 1099s, and benefits coordination.
Everything payroll & back office should cover
- Full payroll administration. Scheduled runs, direct deposit, and payroll journal entries that tie cleanly to your books.
- Payroll tax filings. Federal and state payroll taxes calculated, deposited, and filed — every period, every state.
- Contractor payments & 1099s. W-9 collection, payment workflows, and year-end 1099 filing without the January scramble.
- New-hire setup. Offer-to-first-paycheck onboarding: forms, state registrations, and system setup.
- Benefits & deductions coordination. Retirement, health, and garnishment deductions applied correctly and reconciled.
- Worker classification reviews. Employee or contractor? We document the answer before a state agency asks.
A fit if this sounds like you
Teams from 2 to 200 — especially businesses hiring across state lines, juggling contractors and employees, or recovering from a payroll penalty they never want to see again.
Talk
A free 30-minute consultation. We learn your situation and tell you straight what would help — and what wouldn't.
Plan
You get a clear scope and a flat monthly price. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices.
Run
We take over the work, keep you informed in plain English, and stay a message away when questions come up.
Payroll & Back Office FAQs
Which payroll platforms do you work with?
Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Rippling, and most major systems. We run payroll inside the platform that fits your team and integrate it with your books.
We hired someone in another state. What now?
That triggers registration, withholding, and unemployment obligations in the new state. We handle the registrations and add the state to your payroll filings.
Can you fix a payroll tax notice?
Yes. We diagnose the underlying issue, respond to the agency, and correct the filings so the same notice doesn't come back next quarter.
Often paired with
Bookkeeping
Accurate monthly books, clean financial statements, and reconciled accounts — so you always know exactly where the business stands.
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Year-round tax planning and end-to-end filing — fewer surprises in April, smaller bills, and full compliance at every level.
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Cash-flow forecasting, margin analysis, and the strategic judgment of a seasoned CFO — at a fraction of a full-time hire.
Learn more →Cross-Border Accounting
U.S. accounting and tax support for international owners, foreign subsidiaries, and U.S. companies operating abroad.
Learn more →Ready to take payroll & back office off your plate?
Book a free consultation and we'll map out exactly what it would look like for your business.