Best Small Business Payroll Services

Simplify payroll administration with SolvedAF’s dedicated accounting professionals. From payroll processing and reconciliations to related bookkeeping and tax filings, our scalable support helps small businesses maintain accurate records, timely reporting, and efficient financial operations without the fixed costs of expanding internal headcount.

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Our Payroll Services

Scalable payroll and accounting support designed to improve accuracy, reporting, and day-to-day financial operations for small businesses.

Payroll Administration

Support payroll administration as part of broader bookkeeping operations, helping small businesses manage recurring payroll tasks through dedicated accounting professionals and established client processes.

Bookkeeping Support

Receive integrated accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entry, and month-end close support through a flexible outsourced accounting model tailored to your operations.

Tax Filing Support

Coordinate corporate tax returns, GST/HST/PST and payroll tax filings, remittances, and quarterly or year-end filings through SolvedAF’s registered CPA partners.

Flexible Financial Operations

Payroll Support Without Added Overhead

SolvedAF helps small businesses manage payroll within a broader, integrated bookkeeping service. Dedicated accounting professionals work within your processes and existing systems to support payroll administration, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities. Flexible packages can scale with changing needs, helping businesses access reliable financial operations while avoiding the fixed costs associated with internal hiring, training, software, and employee-related expenses.

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Built Around Your Business

Trusted Financial Support

SolvedAF supports startups, SMEs, nonprofits, and growing organizations with scalable accounting and operational expertise.

"Ashiq has been leading the digital transformation at ZLC Financial for a little under a year, and the impact of his leadership and expertise is undeniable. Ashiq has proved to be an excellent leader in that short time, guiding us through three vendor selection processes for a new CRM system,..."

Michelle Richier, CPA
The SolvedAF Difference

Why Choose SolvedAF?

Get experienced financial support that aligns with your processes, goals, and operating model.

Flexible Scaling

Adjust accounting support as your business needs change, without committing to fixed internal headcount.

Cost Efficiency

Access outsourced payroll and bookkeeping operations designed to reduce internal hiring and operating costs.

Integrated Support

Connect payroll administration with reconciliations, reporting, tax filings, and month-end financial close.

Experienced Team

Work with accounting leaders supporting startups, SMEs, nonprofits, and organizations across North America.

Meet The SolvedAF Team

Experienced leaders connect payroll, accounting, technology, and operational support.

Portrait of Ashiq Ahmed, Accounting & Tech Lead at SolvedAF

Ashiq Ahmed

Accounting & Tech

Ashiq Ahmed leads Accounting and Technology initiatives at SolvedAF, bringing deep expertise in finance transformation and technology consulting to startups, SMEs, and nonprofit organizations across North America. He specializes in aligning accounting operations with scalable technology solutions, helping clients achieve accurate books, timely reporting, and efficient financial processes. Recognized among the 2022 Forty under 40 business leaders, Ashiq is known for his forward-thinking approach to integrating AI and digital tools into traditional finance functions. He works closely with decision makers to design value-focused transformation roadmaps that prioritize business impact and cost efficiency. Ashiq is committed to helping growing businesses build enterprise-grade financial and technology infrastructure without the overhead of traditional hiring, embodying SolvedAF's mission of becoming an integral part of every client's team.

Portrait of Ritesh Desai, People, Risk & Compliance Lead at SolvedAF

Ritesh Desai

People, Risk & Compliance

Ritesh Desai leads People, Risk & Compliance at SolvedAF, overseeing initiatives spanning human capital strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and information security. He works with startups, SMEs, and nonprofit organizations to build robust governance frameworks, including SOC, ISO, and HIPAA readiness and certification support. Ritesh's people-centric approach ensures that compliance and risk initiatives are implemented with strong organizational buy-in and minimal disruption to daily operations. His work has contributed to SolvedAF being featured as a Most Promising Canada Risk Management Services Company in 2022. Ritesh is dedicated to helping growing organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes while protecting their people, data, and reputation, ensuring clients across North America can scale confidently and securely.

Portrait of Rustom Modi, Right Sourcing Lead at SolvedAF

Rustom Modi

Right Sourcing

Rustom Modi leads Right Sourcing at SolvedAF, specializing in strategic sourcing, talent planning, and resource planning for startups, SMEs, and nonprofit organizations. He designs right-sourcing strategies that match business objectives with qualified onshore and offshore talent, helping clients achieve cost savings of up to 60% while maintaining quality and efficiency. Rustom's expertise spans building scalable operating models that provide enterprise-grade capabilities to growing businesses across North America. He takes a consultative approach, working closely with leadership teams to understand their unique needs before crafting tailored resourcing solutions. Rustom is passionate about helping organizations access top-tier talent and operational support without the full cost of traditional hiring, reinforcing SolvedAF's promise of being 'not just outsourced, but right-sourced.'

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does payroll service typically cost for a small business?

Payroll service pricing varies according to the scope of support, payroll complexity, systems involved, and whether you also need bookkeeping, reconciliations, tax filings, or month-end close. SolvedAF offers variable service fees and flexible packages rather than relying on a fixed internal hiring model. A tailored discussion can clarify the appropriate service scope and delivery model for your business.

What do payroll services include?

Can payroll support be combined with bookkeeping?

Can SolvedAF work with our existing accounting systems?

Is outsourced payroll suitable for a growing business?

Does SolvedAF support payroll tax filings?

Can small businesses use payroll support without hiring full-time staff?

Does SolvedAF serve businesses outside its immediate office locations?

Still Have Payroll Questions?

Talk with SolvedAF about a practical payroll and bookkeeping support model.

Recognized Expertise

Awards and Recognition

2022 Forty under 40 recognition

2022 Forty under 40

Ashiq Ahamed was recognized among the 2022 Forty under 40 business leaders.

Most Promising Canada Risk Management Services Company 2022 recognition

Most Promising Canada Risk Management Services Company 2022

SolvedAF was featured as a Most Promising Canada Risk Management Services Company 2022.

Simplify Your Small Business Payroll

Share your payroll and bookkeeping requirements, and SolvedAF will help define a suitable support model.

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