Because the People Business Needs More Than a Spreadsheet.
Payroll isn’t just a software choice—it’s a management challenge.
And when your accountant doesn’t understand the complexities of hospitality, you’re left exposed.
We connect restaurant leaders with accountants who don’t just file forms. They help you set up systems, stay compliant, and proactively manage the moving parts of restaurant payroll—across wages, tips, tax filings, and labor law rules.
Your Payroll Software Might Be Fine. Your Oversight Might Not Be.
Whether you use ADP, QuickBooks, or something else entirely—what matters is who’s managing it behind the scenes.
Our restaurant-specialized accounting partners help ensure:
- Your systems are talking
- Your tax filings are right
- Your tips are reported correctly
- Your payroll isn’t quietly costing you more than it should
What Generalist Accountants Get Wrong About Payroll Management For Restaurants
More than you might expect.
And those misses can cost you big.
Tip Mismanagement
Pooled tips. Tip-outs. Credit card tips. Cash tips.
Every one of these has different tax implications—and if they’re not handled correctly, you could face penalties or underpaid staff.
Generalists often miss it. Specialists don’t.
Incorrect Overtime & Wage Calculations
The restaurant industry has unique wage structures—split shifts, variable hours, and different rates for different roles.
Most generalists use rigid systems that don’t reflect how restaurants actually schedule, leading to errors and compliance issues.
Multi-State and Franchise Confusion
If you’re paying employees across state lines or in different jurisdictions, labor law compliance gets tricky fast.
Generalist firms often don’t track local regulations or tip credit laws. A specialist partner keeps you protected.
Outdated or Disconnected Tools
Disconnected platforms = extra work and frequent errors. We guide how your POS, payroll provider, and timekeeping software integrate—so you’re not left cleaning up mismatches.
Your restaurant deserves way more.
Why Payroll Guidance Belongs with Your Restaurant Accountant
If your accountant isn’t actively involved in managing how payroll is structured, reconciled, and reported—you’re missing a critical piece.
Here’s what a restaurant-specialized accountant brings:
Tip Reporting Oversight — from allocations and pooling to credit card reconciliation
Multi-State Compliance Support — with tax credits, wage rules, and reporting deadlines
System Integration Guidance — ensuring your POS, scheduling, and payroll tools talk to each other
Strategic Cost Control — aligning labor decisions with your margin goals
Audit Risk Reduction — by proactively managing wage, tip, and tax requirements
You can’t separate payroll from accounting. We help you keep both working together.
Why Our Restaurant Accountants Get Payroll Right
We only work with providers who live and breathe restaurant payroll. That means they’ve helped restaurant leaders:
- Avoid major IRS penalties for tip misreporting
- Streamline payroll across multiple locations
- Catch and fix years of labor law violations
We vet. We match. You win.
How One Restaurant Found the Right Fit — and Unlocked $120K in Savings with the WOTC
Get a full look at how we helped a multi-unit operator replace their generalist accountant with a restaurant-specific firm — and transformed turnover into a tax strategy that saved them $120K.
Let’s Take Payroll Off Your Plate (For Good)
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