Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Saint Louis, MO

Inova Payroll is an employer services company that pairs a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform with the hands-on support of a dedicated payroll provider. Its corporate headquarters is in Nashville, Tennessee, and its Missouri presence is a St. Louis support location on Manchester Road. The firm runs payroll in every U.S. state plus Washington, DC, and works with employers ranging from a single worker to organizations with more than a thousand people on staff.

Payroll capabilities

At the center of the offering is a full-cycle payroll system built to get workers paid correctly and on time while keeping employers compliant. A configurable pay rules engine handles unusual pay scenarios, and the platform supports multiple states and multiple employer identification numbers with matching reports.

Calculations run in real time from one shared database, so edits to an employee record flow through without re-keying, and a delta-style correction process makes recalculating changes simpler. Payroll staff get a prep checklist and shortcuts, government forms are kept current automatically, and Inova takes care of payroll tax filing.

Test environments let new clients rehearse before going live, while integrations with accounting packages and 401(k) providers help keep general ledger and retirement data aligned.

Beyond payroll

Buyers who want more than paychecks can add modules on the same single-record system:

• Time and labor management with web, mobile, badge, biometric, facial recognition, geolocation and selfie clock-ins, plus scheduling and leave tracking
• Core HR with drag-and-drop workflow design, custom forms and compliance management
• Benefits administration and enrollment
• Recruiting and onboarding
• Employee engagement and performance management
• Learning management for training and compliance
• Reporting and people analytics, including AI-assisted insights

On the services side, Inova HR Assist gives clients access to certified HR professionals, Inova Benefits acts as a benefits brokerage to help employers consolidate and compete on benefits, and the InovaPlus Partners program bundles add-ons such as 401(k) plans, labor law posters and earned wage access. An open API and prebuilt connectors link the platform with tools including ServiceTitan, Aspire, M3, Acumatica and Sage Intacct.

Industries and background

Inova highlights experience with charter schools and education, financial services, hotels and hospitality, landscaping and field services, long-term care, manufacturing, medical and dental practices, nonprofits and retail. Its field services work is reflected in integrations with job management software and a published case study with a landscaping company.

The company operates 11 offices nationwide, including locations in Tennessee, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Florida, Texas and California. Its St. Louis office came through a 2022 merger with Integrated Payroll Services, a local payroll firm.

Clients are supported from implementation and setup through ongoing updates and account management, and the platform carries ratings of 4.4 to 4.7 stars on review sites such as G2, Capterra and Software Advice.

Volpe Consulting is an accounting and consulting practice based in St. Louis, Missouri. It handles payroll alongside bookkeeping, tax preparation and financial advisory work. The firm works mainly with small and mid-sized companies. Its office is in west St. Louis County, but it takes on clients across the country. For buyers comparing payroll providers, its main appeal is that one team handles payroll together with the general ledger and tax work that usually surrounds it.

Payroll capabilities

The firm runs full-service payroll for a range of compensation structures. Its payroll offering covers:

• Pay for salaried staff as well as hourly workers
• Commission-based compensation, bonuses and perk-style pay arrangements
• Calculation of withholdings, deductions and employer payroll taxes
• Monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax payments and filings
• Year-end W-2 preparation
• Setup or management of payroll software and automated payment distribution
• Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly pay cycles

Payroll data can be linked to a client's QuickBooks Online file, so wage and tax entries reach the books without being typed in again. Volpe positions this as a lower-cost alternative to larger payroll platforms that still covers the compliance filings employers need. Owners can pull payroll reports when they need them, and the firm adjusts withholding to reflect government and IRS requirements. Locally, it lists St. Louis, Maryland Heights and neighboring communities among the areas it serves.

Related accounting services

Beyond payroll, Volpe offers outsourced bookkeeping with a dedicated bookkeeper assigned to each client. This covers ledger maintenance, reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, and balance sheets, income statements and cash flow reports. Most bookkeeping packages bundle a QuickBooks Online subscription. The firm also prepares business and personal income tax returns, including Missouri corporate filings, sales tax and employment tax work. Other services include audit assistance, year-round tax planning, financial consulting, business financing guidance and Qvinci software consulting.

Industries and clients

The practice serves companies of many types, but it has built particular depth in a few niches:

• Franchisees and franchisors, with dedicated franchise payroll and bookkeeping services
• eCommerce and online retail businesses
• Freelancers, gig workers and self-employed individuals
• Small businesses and start-ups

Its clients have also included community organizations. One reference comes from the board president of a local improvement district that relies on the firm for financial statements. Another client credits the team with managing both its payroll and its books over an extended period.

Background and approach

The company formed when Apple Volpe and Robert Volpe merged their separate practices, since their client work often flowed directly from one stage into the next. The team includes Certified Public Accountants and certified bookkeepers. The firm also holds Certified QuickBooks Online advisor status, which it uses to automate routine processes.

After onboarding, staff aim to run engagements with little day-to-day involvement from owners. Each client sets how often check-ins happen and how frequently reports arrive. The firm emphasizes current accounting technology and aims to give smaller companies attentive, personal service without the expense usually associated with large firms.