Keep the Books. Let Auris Handle the Payroll.
Your clients already trust you with their books. That often makes you the first person they call when payroll becomes confusing — even when payroll was never supposed to be part of your job. Auris gives bookkeepers a dedicated payroll resource they can confidently introduce to clients while continuing to manage the accounting relationship.
WE HANDLE THE PAYROLL.
THE CLIENT GETS THE SUPPORT.
Dedicated Human Support
QuickBooks Integration
3-Year Price Lock
California Payroll Support
When "I Handle the Books" Turns Into "Can You Fix My Payroll?"
Small business owners rarely separate accounting responsibilities as neatly as service providers do. If you manage the books, clients may naturally start bringing payroll questions to you. A new employee needs to be added. Someone's paycheck looks wrong. A deduction changed. The owner received a payroll notice. An employee wants to know about their W-2. Before long, the bookkeeping relationship has quietly expanded into payroll support. Auris gives those questions somewhere else to go.
Payroll Questions
Stop Being the Payroll Help Desk
Give clients a dedicated payroll resource instead of absorbing every payroll question into the bookkeeping relationship.
Staff Time
Protect Your Time
Spend more time managing books, reconciliations, reporting and client finances instead of troubleshooting payroll.
Client Experience
Give Clients Someone to Call
Your client receives payroll support from people focused on payroll rather than relying on their bookkeeper for every payroll issue.
Relationship
Keep the Client Relationship
Auris handles payroll while you continue managing the client's books and accounting workflow.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO OFFER PAYROLL TO SOLVE YOUR CLIENT'S PAYROLL PROBLEM.
When a bookkeeping client needs payroll, you have three choices: take the work on yourself, send them somewhere and hope it works out, or build a relationship with a payroll provider you trust. Auris is designed to be that payroll resource.
See How the Partnership WorksYour Client Can Keep QuickBooks — Without Making You Their Payroll Department
Your client's accounting system and payroll provider do not necessarily have to be the same company. A dedicated payroll provider can manage payroll while the bookkeeper continues working in QuickBooks. Where supported, Auris integrates with QuickBooks to help keep payroll and accounting workflows connected.
QuickBooks is a trademark of Intuit Inc. Auris is not affiliated with or endorsed by Intuit.
A Payroll Partner for QuickBooks ProAdvisors
QuickBooks ProAdvisors often become trusted technology and accounting resources for their clients. When a client asks about payroll, recommending a separate payroll provider does not mean abandoning QuickBooks. Auris gives accounting professionals another option for clients who want dedicated payroll support while continuing to use QuickBooks for accounting.
ProAdvisor Expertise
Continue serving as the client's QuickBooks expert and accounting advisor.
QuickBooks Compatible
Auris works alongside QuickBooks so the client's accounting workflow stays intact.
Dedicated Payroll Support
Your client gets a real payroll team — not just another software subscription.
QuickBooks and Intuit are trademarks of Intuit Inc. Auris is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Intuit.
What Auris Handles — and What You Keep
AURIS
- Payroll processing
- Payroll onboarding
- Employee payroll changes
- Payroll support
- Payroll-related reporting
- Time & attendance
- HR tools
- Workers' compensation integration
YOUR BOOKKEEPING PRACTICE
- Bookkeeping
- Reconciliations
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks management
- Month-end close
- Client advisory
- Client relationship
You do not have to give up the client to give up the payroll work.
When Should a Bookkeeper Refer a Client to Auris?
The Client Is Hiring Their First Employee
Payroll is becoming necessary for the first time.
The Owner Is Running Payroll Themselves
DIY payroll is consuming time or becoming difficult to manage.
The Bookkeeper Is Running Payroll As a Favor
Payroll has quietly become part of the engagement without being profitable.
The Client Is Frustrated With Their Current Provider
They want a different service experience.
The Client Needs More Support
They want a real payroll resource rather than relying on their bookkeeper.
The Business Is Growing
More employees are creating more payroll and workforce administration.
The Client Uses QuickBooks
They want to maintain their accounting workflow while evaluating another payroll provider.
Is Running Payroll Actually Profitable for Your Bookkeeping Firm?
Payroll revenue can look attractive until the time spent supporting payroll is included. Every bookkeeping firm should decide whether payroll is a profitable core service or an administrative responsibility that distracts from more valuable client work. For firms that prefer not to process payroll internally, a referral partnership can provide clients with a solution without expanding the firm's operational workload.
- Employee changes
- Corrections
- Client communication
- Software troubleshooting
- Payroll deadlines
- Tax notices
- Year-end requests
- Timekeeping issues
- New-hire administration
What Happens After You Refer a Client?
You Make the Introduction
Connect your client with Auris.
We Learn About Their Payroll
Auris evaluates the business's payroll, workforce and related needs.
We Handle the Payroll Transition
Auris works directly with the client through payroll setup and onboarding.
You Keep Managing the Books
The bookkeeping relationship continues while Auris becomes the payroll resource.
Your referral should remove payroll work from your plate — not create another vendor you have to manage.
Why Bookkeepers Partner With Auris
Your Client Has Someone Else to Call About Payroll
Payroll questions should not require your client to rely on their bookkeeper. Auris combines payroll technology with access to real human support so payroll issues have a dedicated home.
Keep the Accounting Workflow Connected
Auris integrates with QuickBooks so accounting professionals can continue using the systems and workflows they already know. Learn about QuickBooks integration →
Support Clients as They Grow
Auris provides HR tools, employee onboarding, timekeeping and workforce capabilities alongside payroll. Explore payroll & HR →
Help Clients Avoid Pricing Surprises
Auris offers qualifying clients a three-year price lock, helping businesses better understand what their payroll service will cost over time.
A Payroll Resource for California Clients
Auris provides payroll and HR services for businesses throughout California, with a focus on the needs of California employers. Learn about our California service areas →
A Referral Should Make You Look Good
When you recommend another provider, your client associates that experience with your recommendation. That is why the client experience matters more than simply sending a lead. Auris's goal is simple: make your client glad they asked you who to use for payroll.
"I recommend Auris to all my small business clients. The integration with our accounting software is seamless and saves everyone time."
David Smith
Owner, Smith & Co Accounting
"Auris has completely transformed how we handle payroll. It used to take days, now it takes minutes. The automated tax compliance is a lifesaver."
Sarah Jenkins
CEO, TechFlow
"We switched to Auris from a legacy provider and haven't looked back. The modern interface and excellent customer support are unmatched."
Jessica Taylor
HR Director, Nexus Health
A Partnership That Can Reward Your Practice
Client service comes first. Qualifying Auris partners may also have access to referral incentives for payroll clients they introduce.
Ask About Bookkeeper Partner IncentivesShould Bookkeepers Offer Payroll Services?
Some bookkeeping firms offer payroll as a core service, while others refer payroll to specialized providers. The right approach depends on staffing, profitability, expertise, client expectations and how much payroll administration the firm wants to manage. For firms that prefer not to process payroll internally, a referral partnership can provide clients with a solution without expanding the firm's operational workload.
Can a Bookkeeper Refer Payroll to Another Company?
Yes. A bookkeeper can continue managing a client's accounting records while a separate payroll provider handles payroll processing and related payroll administration. The Auris Bookkeeper Partner Program gives bookkeepers a payroll resource they can refer to clients while continuing to manage the client's bookkeeping and accounting relationship.
Can a Client Use QuickBooks With a Separate Payroll Provider?
Yes. Businesses can use QuickBooks for accounting while using a separate provider for payroll, depending on the payroll provider's integration and accounting workflow. Auris integrates with QuickBooks, allowing businesses to use Auris for payroll while maintaining their QuickBooks accounting workflow. Learn about QuickBooks integration →
What Should a Bookkeeper Look for in a Payroll Partner?
Bookkeepers should consider client support, payroll reliability, accounting integration, communication, onboarding, reporting and whether the provider respects the existing bookkeeper-client relationship. Auris integrates with QuickBooks, provides real human payroll support, and works alongside accounting professionals rather than replacing them.
What Is the Auris Bookkeeper Partner Program?
The Auris Bookkeeper Partner Program gives bookkeepers a payroll resource they can refer to clients while continuing to manage the client's bookkeeping and accounting relationship. Auris provides payroll and HR services for small and growing businesses, combining payroll technology with dedicated human support.
Frequently Asked Questions for Bookkeeper Partners
Become an Auris Bookkeeper Partner
The next time a client asks, "Who should I use for payroll?" have an answer ready.
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