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APS Payroll
Company typePrivate
IndustryBusiness services, Software as a service
Founded1996
Headquarters
Shreveport, Louisiana
,
United States
Key people
Aaron Johnson
(President) Christian Valiulis
(CRO)
ServicesHuman resources, payroll, tax compliance, and benefits administration
Websitewww.apspayroll.com

APS Payroll, also known as Automatic Paryoll Systems[1], is a U.S. company that provides payroll and human resources services in a cloud-based workforce management solution for businesses.[2] The company was founded in 1996.[3] The company’s headquarters is located in Shreveport, Louisiana.[4]

History

APS Payroll was founded in 1996 as Automatic Payroll Systems in Shreveport, Louisiana. It began as a payroll processing and full-service tax compliance service provider. In 2000, the company developed its own cloud-based technology.[5] The fifth generation of its web-based product, APS OnLine, was released in 2010.[6]

In 2013, APS Payroll released its mobile self-service site for employees and managers. In 2014, APS Payroll released ClockZones geofencing time tracking, event tracking, and carrier connections. In 2015, APS Payroll released ACA alerts, analytic tiles, and its ACA reporting solution. APS Payroll also completed the SOC 1 Type 1 report audit in 2015. In 2017, APS Payroll released its scheduling solution.

In 2018, APS Payroll rebranded with a new logo and brand colors. In 2019, APS Payroll released its native self-service app for employees and managers, as well as its tablet app for time tracking.

Services

APS Payroll offers human resources and payroll services to small and medium-sized companies. The company's technology platform covers benefits administration, COBRA administration, and affordable care act tracking.[7] APS Payroll’s performance management capabilities allow managers to recommend employee bonus amounts to HR.[8] It also offers time and attendance tracking, which allows employees to clock in and out and submit time-off requests.[9]

In October 2014, APS Payroll was one of 7 companies to pass the Tax Year 2014 IRS Assurance Testing System (ATS) requirements for Software Developers of electronic Employment Tax (94x MeF) Returns.[10] APS Payroll was also approved as a 2015 94x MeF Provider.[11] To meet these requirements, companies must adhere to guidelines and their software must utilize an IRS Schema format, be compatible with the IRS Employment e-file system, and follow IRS secure Internet transfer protocols.[12]

Company Culture

The APS Team at the Sage Intacct Advantage Conference

APS Payroll’s mission is to make payroll and HR easier. The company’s core values are:

  • Be Your Best
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Find the Fun
  • Serve Others

Integrations

In 2017, APS Payroll released the first native, fully automated integration with Sage Intacct. The integration helps businesses integrate payroll and financial data into a unified view. The integration includes:

  • Standard and user-defined dimension syncing
  • Employee time tracking by dimension
  • Employee record syncing
  • Payroll expense by dimension
  • Native Sage Intacct GL automation

Recognition

APS Payroll ranked in the top ten of G2’s "Best of 2014" list.[19] APS Payroll made TrustRadius' Top Rated Core HR Software list in 2015 and 2016.[20] In 2016, TrustRadius recognized APS Payroll as a high performer in its Fall 2016 Core HR Software Buyer's Guide.[21] In 2017, G2 Crowd recognized APS Payroll as having the Best Software for HR Teams.[22] In 2017, G2 Crowd recognized APS Payroll as having the Best Software for Administration Teams.[23]

In 2018, APS Payroll was recognized by G2 as Best Relationship Mid-Market, Easiest to Use Mid-Market, Easiest to Do Business With Mid-Market, Best Meets Requirements Mid-Market, and Best Support Mid-Market. APS Payroll was also recognized by G2 as the highest-rated software tool in the state of Louisiana.[24]

In 2019, APS Payroll was recognized by G2 as Easiest to Use Small Business, Easiest to Do Business With Small Business, Best Est. ROI Mid-Market, Easiest Admin Small Business, Best Support, Best Relationship Mid-Market, Best Usability Mid-Market, Easiest to Use Mid-Market, Most Implementable Mid-Market, Highest User Adoption Mid-Market, Easiest to Do Business With Mid-Market, Best Meets Requirements Mid-Market, Users Most Likely to Recommend Mid-Market, and Best Support Mid-Market. APS Payroll was also recognized by G2 as a top 10 best workforce management software solution.[25] The Shreveport Times also recognized APS Payroll for its ranking as one of the nation's best companies for work-life balance.[26]

Publications

References

  1. ^ "NLEP Investor Directory". NLEP. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  2. ^ Hall, John. "Your Biggest Pet Peeve Could Lead to Your Best Idea". Inc. Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Automatic Payroll Systems Overview". Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Company Profile Automatic Payroll Systems". Inc. Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  5. ^ "About Us". APS Payroll.
  6. ^ "Automatic Profile Systems Profile". Louisiana Banker's Association. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  7. ^ "APS Payroll Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  8. ^ Westfall, Brian. "Which Bonus Structure Is Best for Your Company?". Software Advice. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  9. ^ Brooks, Chad. "15 Time-and-Attendance Systems for Small Businesses". Business News Daily. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Tax Year 2014 94x MeF Providers". IRS. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  11. ^ "Tax Year 2015 94x MeF Providers". IRS. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  12. ^ "Employment Taxes - 944 e-file, 941 e-file and 940 e-file". IRS. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  13. ^ "Meet the Business Ranked High in Best Work-Life Balance". New Orleans City Business. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  14. ^ Phelan, Steven. "4 Models To Position Payroll As A Profit Center". CPA Practice Advisor. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  15. ^ "National Payroll Company, APS Payroll, Wins "Small Business Choice" Award in the 20 Under 20 Awards". Digital Journal. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  16. ^ Brooks, Chad. "Best Payroll Services: Roundup". Business News Daily. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  17. ^ "The 2014 Inc. 5000". Inc. Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  18. ^ Honigman, Daniel. "G2 Crowd announces Winter 2015 rankings of the best payroll software". G2 Crowd. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  19. ^ Honigman, Daniel. "G2 Crowd: Best of 2014 Award Winners (Part One)". G2 Crowd. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  20. ^ "Core HR Software". TrustRadius. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  21. ^ "Core HR Software". TrustRadius. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  22. ^ Rose, Jaclyn. "Best Software For HR Teams 2017". G2 Crowd. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
  23. ^ Rose, Jaclyn. "Best Software For HR Teams 2017". G2 Crowd. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
  24. ^ Walker, Aaron. "The United States of Software: American Software Companies". G2. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  25. ^ Moran, Courtney. "Workforce Management 101 (+10 Best Software Solutions in 2019)". G2. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  26. ^ Ferrell, Scott. "Meet the Shreveport Business Ranked Among the Nation's Best for Work-Life Balance". Shreveport Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
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