What states does Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping serve?

Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping serves businesses across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, including Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Birmingham, and Huntsville.

Is Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping a Xero Platinum Partner?

Yes. Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping is a certified Xero Platinum Partner offering Xero setup, training, migration, and ongoing support for small and mid-sized businesses.

Does Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping offer multi-state payroll?

Yes. We specialize in multi-state payroll compliance and processing for businesses operating across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

What payroll software does Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping use?

Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping is a Gusto payroll specialist and also supports QuickBooks payroll. We are a Xero Platinum Partner for bookkeeping and accounting.

Does Southern Payroll and Bookkeeping offer Fractional CFO services?

Yes. We offer Fractional CFO and business advisory services including financial forecasting, KPI dashboards, cash flow management, and strategic planning for growing businesses.

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Streamlining Success: Why Southern Small Businesses are Switching to Professional Payroll and Bookkeeping

Learn why small businesses are outsourcing payroll and bookkeeping. Discover how Southern Payroll & Bookkeeping (Southern PB) helps entrepreneurs save time, ensure tax compliance, and boost cash flow with professional financial services.

Serving Success: A Chattanooga Guide to Restaurant Payroll & Financial Clarity

Running a restaurant in the Scenic City is a labor of love, but managing tipped wages, fluctuating labor costs, and thin margins shouldn’t be a recipe for burnout. From the Southside to the North Shore, Southern Payroll & Bookkeeping (SPB) helps local operators swap late-night spreadsheets for streamlined systems. Discover how specialized hospitality accounting and fractional CFO support can help you reclaim your time and build a thriving, sustainable brand in Chattanooga’s competitive culinary scene.

CAN I GIVE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES AN UNPAID DAY OFF?

Exempt Employees usually get paid a fixed amount every week they work, but there are instances where they can be made to take unpaid time off

How Important Is Paying Employees “Correctly?”

Paying employees correctly will help protect you and your company from violating the Department of Labor’s “wage & hour” rules.

Spreading Holiday Cheer: Sending Bonuses in 5 Easy Steps!

Owning a business can be hard.. we all have those employees that make every hard day just a little bit easier! Put on your Santa hat– Saint Nick won’t be the only one delivering presents this year! Are you planning to spread some holiday cheer among your employees by giving a Christmas bonus? Running a […]

The Ongoing Debate…. Independent Contractor? Or W-2 Employee?

If you own a small business and have sought professional assistance in the area of bookkeeping and payroll (if you haven’t…we know some people!), you may very well have encountered the question of whether to pay someone as a regular employee (W-2) or independent contractor (1099). If so, you should have been counseled on the differences […]

#TuesdayTips: Are You Truly Ready for W2s?

It’s the end of the year and almost time to send W2s – have you verified the information yet?

#TuesdayTips – 3 Reasons to Clearly Schedule Paid Time Off

Most likely, your company offers paid holidays as one of its perks. Many of your employees may also schedule time off during this time of year because of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays that are right around the corner. For those employees, paid time off (PTO) was likely approved weeks or even months in advance. […]

#TuesdayTips – $ Employee $ Bonuses $

Everyone likes a bonus, right? Whether it’s for quarterly performance, cost-of-living, or to reward a good deed, bonuses show company appreciation and boost morale. But what is the best way to deliver that bonus? With Gusto’s payroll software, it is always easy to give your employees a bonus at any point throughout the year. Many of our […]