Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Scott Depot, WV

Padgett Business Advisors Huntington is an independently owned franchise office of the national Padgett network. It works mainly with small business owners in and around Huntington, West Virginia, and operates from an office in Scott Depot. Payroll is one of four core service lines, alongside tax, accounting and advisory work. Companies that want one local firm to handle wage processing, payroll tax filings and their books may find that combination useful.

Payroll services

The firm handles payroll from start to finish. Employers can hand off paycheck math, withholdings and deductions, and the filing of the resulting tax obligations. It says it accommodates salaried staff, hourly employees and independent contractors, and it covers remote workers, part-time staff and multi-state payroll. Its offerings include:

• Recurring payroll processing, including paper checks and direct deposit
• Federal, state and local payroll tax filings, plus year-end forms
• Preparation of W-2 and 1099 forms
• Direct deposit enrollment for employees
• Help answering employee questions about pay
• Contractor payments and payroll across several states

For the technology side, the office works with ADP. Padgett says the ADP system ties in with other accounting tools and with its own tax and bookkeeping work, and that additional HR services are available through ADP. Clients get a widely used platform plus a local team they can call when problems come up. The firm also provides an Employee Compensation Calculator so owners can estimate what an employee really costs once taxes and benefits are added.

How the firm works with clients

New clients begin with a consultation to review headcount, worker types and any special requirements. The firm then builds a payroll plan around those needs. Fees are not published. Each quote depends on the size and complexity of the business. Padgett says it aims for a year-round relationship with ongoing communication rather than seasonal contact. It also stresses that payroll connects with its tax and accounting work, which can reduce errors that occur when separate vendors handle each function.

Industries served

The office lists experience with several types of businesses:

• Restaurants and food service, including tip reporting
• Healthcare practices
• Construction contractors
• Real estate
• Retail
• Professional services and law firms
• Farming

Background and broader services

The Huntington-area office opened in 1987 and is run by Jordan Oxley. It is part of a franchise system that was created to give small companies across the country the kind of financial support larger corporations take for granted. The network cites more than five decades of business experience.

Its home office leadership includes CEO Jeff Phillips, President Roger Harris, who has led the company since 1992, and COO Amanda Aguillard. Beyond payroll, the local team prepares business and individual tax returns, does tax planning, and offers representation before the IRS. It also provides monthly accounting and consulting on budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.

Buyers comparing payroll providers may value this mix of local ownership, national network resources and an established payroll platform.