Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Mckeesport, PA

Paydays Payroll Company is a second-generation, family-run firm based in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, a borough southeast of Pittsburgh. For more than three decades it has handled wage processing, bookkeeping and tax work for employers in Allegheny County and nearby parts of southwestern Pennsylvania. Its clients range from very small owner-operated companies to growing businesses with larger staffs. It works with employers whose workforces include W-2 employees, independent contractors or both.

Payroll services

The firm takes responsibility for the whole pay cycle, from working out gross wages and deductions to getting money to workers on schedule. Its payroll offering covers:

• Recurring payroll runs with wage and deduction calculations
• Direct deposit setup and administration, plus paper checks where needed
• Federal, state and local payroll tax withholding, deposits and returns
• Year-end W-2 forms for staff and 1099 forms for contractors
• Ongoing recordkeeping that prepares clients for unemployment and workers' compensation audits
• A secure online portal where owners and employees can see pay stubs, payment history and documents

Local tax compliance is a particular focus. Pennsylvania employers have to deal with municipal Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax under the Act 32 collection system. Under that system, rates and collectors depend on where each employee lives and works. Paydays tracks these jurisdiction details and follows rule changes at every level of government.

It also advises clients on whether a worker should be treated as an employee or a contractor, because getting that wrong can lead to back taxes and penalties.

Bookkeeping and tax support

Beyond payroll, the company provides small business bookkeeping, general accounting support, financial recordkeeping, and tax preparation and filing. This lets clients keep payroll, books and returns with one provider instead of coordinating several vendors.

How they work with clients

Paydays presents itself as an alternative to app-based platforms and national processors. Clients do not have to go through phone trees or call centers. Questions go straight to a staff member who already knows the account. The office accepts walk-in visits with no appointment needed, and live video consultations are available for clients who cannot come in.

Prospective clients can book a complimentary hour-long consultation to review their current setup before signing on. Engagements have no long-term contracts. Billing is a flat rate rather than a per-check charge, which makes costs easier to predict.

Team and background

The small staff is named on the company website. Matthew Wayne Riggs is lead accountant and Darlene Riggs is account and payroll specialist. Lori Cindric handles payroll alongside administrative duties, and Eric Stanyard works as a tax and payroll specialist. The company says it is licensed and insured.

Besides Elizabeth and Pittsburgh, its listed service areas include Mars, Cranberry Township, Wexford, Butler, Irwin, Monroeville, Murrysville, Pleasant Hills, Belle Vernon, North Versailles and West Mifflin. The firm suits buyers who want direct contact with their payroll staff, predictable pricing and close knowledge of Pennsylvania's local tax structure.