Payroll and Books, Off Your Desk — Payroll & Bookkeeping in Columbus, OH
Halloran & Frost run your payroll, file the taxes, and keep your books clean — so paying your team is one less thing you ever think about.
- On-time payroll, every time
- All payroll taxes filed for you
- Clean books that reconcile automatically
Payroll, Without the Panic
The three things that keep business owners up at night — handled.
Always On Time
Your team is paid accurately and on schedule, every single pay run — guaranteed.
Taxes Filed Right
Every payroll tax calculated, filed, and paid on time. 100% on-time filing record.
Books That Match
Payroll flows straight into your bookkeeping, so everything reconciles automatically.
What We Handle For You
Payroll
Monthly Bookkeeping
Payroll Tax Filing
Time & Attendance
New-Hire Onboarding
Financial Reporting
💸 On-Time Payroll ✅ 100% On-Time Filings 📊 Clean Monthly Books
Ready to hand off payroll for good? Get a free quote in 24 hours.
One Team for Payroll and the Books
Halloran & Frost was founded in 2013 on a simple idea: payroll and bookkeeping belong together. When one team runs both, your payroll flows straight into clean books, your taxes are always right, and nothing gets lost in the hand-off.
As Certified Payroll Professionals, we've run reliable, on-time payroll for 280+ Columbus businesses for over a decade. We handle the runs, the filings, the new-hire paperwork, and the books — so paying your team is finally simple.
- ✓Certified Payroll Professionals
- ✓Payroll and bookkeeping under one roof
- ✓100% on-time filing record
- ✓13 years serving Columbus businesses
The Case for One Team
Separate payroll and bookkeeping create gaps. Together, they just work.
Nothing Falls Through
Payroll and books share one team, so every pay run, tax, and entry lines up perfectly.
Automatic Reconciliation
Payroll flows directly into your bookkeeping — no double entry, no mismatches, no cleanup.
One Point of Contact
One team, one bill, one person who knows your business. No finger-pointing between vendors.
Total Compliance
Payroll taxes, filings, and new-hire reporting all handled correctly and on time.
Predictable Pricing
Payroll and books bundled into one flat monthly fee. No per-run surprises.
From Offer Letter to First Paycheck
Growing your team should be exciting, not paperwork. We handle new-hire onboarding end to end — I-9s, W-4s, direct deposit setup, and state reporting — so your new employee is set up correctly and paid right the first time.
- ✓I-9, W-4, and direct deposit setup
- ✓State new-hire reporting handled
- ✓Correct from the very first paycheck
Columbus Owners Who Got Their Fridays Back
Payroll used to eat my Friday afternoons and I still worried I'd mess up a tax filing. Halloran & Frost took the whole thing off my plate — my team's paid on time, the filings are handled, and my books are clean. I got my Fridays back.
We went from three payroll headaches a month to zero. They onboard new hires, run payroll, file the taxes, and it all flows into our bookkeeping automatically. Flawless.
The peace of mind is worth it alone. Payroll taxes are filed correctly and on time, every time, and I never think about it. And I get clean monthly books on top. Highly recommend.
Switching to Halloran & Frost was the easiest decision. One team for payroll and books means everything reconciles, nothing gets missed, and my accountant loves the clean records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do both payroll and bookkeeping?
Yes — that's our specialty. We run your payroll, file the payroll taxes, and keep your books, all under one roof. Because it's one team, your payroll flows straight into clean, reconciled books with nothing lost in between.
Will you handle payroll tax filings?
Completely. We calculate, file, and pay all your federal, state, and local payroll taxes on time — we've maintained a 100% on-time filing record. You never touch a payroll tax form again.
Can you onboard our new hires?
Yes. We handle new-hire onboarding end to end: I-9s, W-4s, direct deposit setup, and state new-hire reporting — so every new employee is set up correctly and paid right from day one.
How much does it cost?
Payroll and bookkeeping are bundled into one flat monthly fee based on your team size and needs — no per-run surprises. Request a free quote and we'll send exact pricing within 24 hours.
How hard is it to switch?
Easy — we do the heavy lifting. We migrate your payroll data, connect it to your books, and handle the setup. Most businesses are running their first flawless payroll with us within a week or two.
What software do you use?
We work with the leading cloud payroll and accounting platforms and will recommend the best fit for your business, then set it up and run it for you.
Get Your Free Payroll Quote
Tell us about your team and we'll send exact pricing within 24 hours — no commitment.