Choosing how to manage the payroll and accounting needs of your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Your payroll is likely your largest expense and it’s also one of the most complex areas of your business, prone to error and possibly resulting in audits or penalties. And if you’re like most business owners, you’d rather spend your time managing your business than paying bills or reconciling your bank account.

Elevanta has partnered with Mize CPAs Inc., a nationally recognized accounting firm, to provide top-notch payroll and accounting solutions for our members.

They offer a cloud-based payroll and accounting solutions that have been developed to serve the needs of restaurants and business owners across the country.

Benefits of Mize Payroll:

• Data sharing with Elevanta Health and WOTC management, employee on-boarding and pay card vendors.
• Provides the tools you need to help you stay in compliance with federal and state employee benefit mandates, such as the Affordable Care Act and mandatory sick leave.
• Human Resources features such as electronic document storage, leave tracking, automated alerts (insurance eligibility, certificate expirations, etc.) and much more.
• Flexible payment methods including paper checks, direct deposit, pay cards and earned wage access (EWA).

Benefits of Mize Accounting:

• Scalability: Whether your CFO/Controller has recently left or you’re growing and need more help, Mize CPAs can jump right in, acting as your back office staff, paying bills, reconciling bank accounts and compiling financial statements. Or, your existing staff can utilize Mize’s cloud-based system to perform these tasks in-house.
• Industry experience: Mize CPAs has been working in the QSR franchise industry for over 50 years and has designed their payroll and accounting systems specifically for franchisees. From the intricacies of multi-state payrolls to high-level consulting in areas such as succession planning, business purchase/sale structuring and other complex transactions, Mize CPAs professionals will guide you and help you achieve your goals.

Employee Engagement Services

Mize CPAs offers streamlined employee management

Mize Employee Engagement Services are built to streamline your onboarding process, allow your new hire information to seamlessly integrate into payroll and maximize the Work Opportunity Tax Credits that you may be missing. The Mize system is easy to use, saves you time and can help offset the costs of your other services.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Management

Mize will ensure you get the most from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. They review your new hires and identify employees who qualify for WOTC. Mize will then submit the necessary paperwork on your behalf. Ensuring you get tax credits you deserve without having to lift a finger.

Qualifying employees include:

• Individuals who receive government assistance (SNAP, TANF)
• Individuals with disabilities
• Individuals who live in a lower-income area
• Veterans
• Felons

Mize tracks your WOTC eligibility through their electronic onboarding services.

Electronic Onboarding

Save time and resources by removing physical paperwork from the new hire process. Your new employees will enter their personal information into your system themselves. They can do so on their own time from anywhere with an internet connection. This allows your new employee to complete their forms online before their first day on the job. Giving them more time to train and less time in the orientation process.

Included (but not limited to) in the Mize electronic onboard process:

• Your employee handbook
• State Tax Forms
• Federal W4

Document Management

Mize offers electronic document management that makes organizing employee information simple and convenient. You’ll have all onboarding documents in one place for each employee. Easily locate I9’s, handbook confirmations, policy acceptances, and food handlers permits. Any documents you require can be stored within the Mize system.

Payroll Integration

No more entering new hires into payroll. When you utilize Mize Payroll AND Onboarding your new hires are entered into payroll automatically. You will never miss paying your new employees.

ACA Compliance

When you choose the ACA notification option within Mize Employee Engagement Services, Mize will also ensure that all employees that are eligible for Medical Coverage are notified within the time allowed. You will have a complete and trackable history of your benefit offers and stay in compliance with state and federal laws.