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Streamlining Payroll Processing: Introducing HeavyJob's New Export to Accounting Feature

By saving time, reducing errors, and boosting confidence in payroll accuracy, this feature is a game-changer for the construction industry.

By Brittney Klosterman
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Brittney Klosterman

Technical Product Manager, HeavyJob

brittney.klosterman@hcss.com

Brittney Klosterman is a HeavyJob technical manager that is motivated to find bold new solutions for the construction industry. Coming to HCSS with a background in construction and civil engineering, she imediately got to work with customers as an implementation associate. Brittney uses her background and experience with customers to help influence the solutions HeavyJob brings to the table.

Operating a successful business in the Heavy Civil market requires keeping the accounting department happy with tools that can make their jobs easier and more efficient. When payroll is optimized, companies can see dramatic improvements to their bottom line, as well as happier employees in the office and in the field.

This is why we are excited to introduce HeavyJob's new feature: Web Export to Accounting. We will demonstrate how this web-accessible payroll process, specifically designed for the construction industry, can modernize the way payroll administrators handle data, saving time, reducing errors, and boosting confidence in payroll accuracy.

The Power of Export to Accounting

Payroll administration can be notorious for being meticulous and time-consuming. Keeping all of our users' needs in mind, HeavyJob's Export to Accounting feature aims to transform this process by removing manual data entry and providing key reporting to help minimize mistakes. By simplifying the time entry process, your accounting team now has the time and availability to tackle more complex problems.

The benefits are undeniable:

1. Instant Accessibility, Collaboration, and Flexibility

The power to create export files is now at your fingertips, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection and a HeavyJob license. This newfound flexibility empowers your team to work remotely without compromising on efficiency. Plus, the system retains export files for 30 days, enabling multiple users to access each other's exports and collaborate effortlessly.

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New exports can be created and accessed in the request table.

2. We Can Handle Your Changing Processes

Adaptability is key in the ever-evolving construction landscape. Export to Accounting provides the flexibility to adjust export settings as your business grows and adapts to changing environments. What's more, the tool's file formatting is highly customizable, ensuring compatibility even if accounting systems or formats undergo changes.

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Exports can be adjusted to match the needs of your accounting system. For example, it can handle a common last name, first name format with its segments and separator options. Overrides are also simple to add into your export format when needed.

3. User-Friendly Template Setup

Gone are the days of complex and confusing setup procedures. Export to Accounting boasts an intuitive template setup process. This user-friendly approach simplifies the process, allowing payroll administrators to create templates effortlessly. These templates even remember typical payroll settings, such as date ranges, employee filters, and time card statuses, contributing to faster payroll processing.

We also have an easy-to-follow course on HCSS Academy that can help assist you in setting up your templates.

4. Enhanced Payroll Processing

Time is of the essence in the construction industry. With request templates and improved loading times, payroll processing becomes faster and more efficient. The optimization of the data-gathering process is a game-changer, significantly reducing the time it takes to compile the necessary information for payroll.

5. Error-Checking Safety Net

Errors during payroll are frustrating for both your employees expecting paychecks and your administrators working to manage accounting. Export to Accounting includes exceptions reporting, which acts as a safety net, identifying potential errors before payroll is processed. From identifying missing employee hours to spotting duplications, this feature instills confidence in the accuracy of the payroll data.

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Hours that are not entered for the week are highlighted in an easy-to-read calendar view. A payroll administrator can see the Foreman the employee worked with during the week so that a quick call can confirm if missed hours were a mistake or simply a missed day of work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this new tool support all accounting systems?

A: The tool currently supports a range of accounting systems, including, but not limited to:

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HCSS also offers a standalone EXPACCT application for compatibility with all accounting systems.

Q: What type of data can this new tool export?

A: The tool can export Employee Hours, Equipment Hours, and Cost Adjustments, providing comprehensive payroll data. 

Q: Can access to this feature be restricted?

A: Yes, permissions can be managed in the Administration settings, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access the tool.

With improved accessibility, customization options, and enhanced accuracy, this new export to accounting tool from HeavyJob.com is a testament to our team’s commitment to streamlining operations in the construction technology space. By saving time, reducing errors, and boosting confidence in payroll accuracy, this feature is undoubtedly a game-changer for the industry.

Check it out in Explore Mode, or learn more about it in either the HCSS Academy course or by giving us a call today!