A Plus Garage Doors:
Tailored Paycheck Management

How Begin’s paycheck management system simplified complexity and fueled scalability

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INTRODUCTION

Tackling Next-level Payroll Complexity

As a leader in garage door installation and repair, A Plus Garage Doors had an impressive track record of service—but behind the scenes, their payroll process was highly manual and complex. The company’s unique, heavily customized pay structure involved a wide variety of bonuses, commission models, and intricate payment tiers, all of which had to be manually calculated. This complex process demanded the full-time attention of three accounting team members and forced field employees to spend hours on redundant data entry, detracting from their core work and bogging down growth potential.

A Plus turned to Begin Software for a custom-built payroll solution tailored to handle their unique needs. This system not only streamlined the payroll process but also centralized data, automated workflows, and provided an intuitive portal where field employees could access real-time pay information. Most significantly, it offered full visibility into payroll data for accounting and leadership, creating a consolidated view of all paysheets across each pay period. This increased transparency freed up valuable resources, eliminated hours of manual work, and gave A Plus the operational clarity needed to drive their expansion.

SOLUTIONS

Our Custom Payroll Solution

To tackle A Plus’s payroll complexity, Begin Software built a custom system tailored to streamline operations across their field and accounting teams. The new system automated payroll calculations, integrated ServiceTitan data seamlessly, and centralized all paysheet data within Airtable, providing administrative teams with real-time access and custom views for efficient payroll management. The result was a powerful, centralized platform that simplified payroll processes, allowing A Plus to focus on scaling without being weighed down by administrative burdens.

OUR PROCESS
1. ServiceTitan Integration for Real-Time Data
How it works: We eliminated the need for field employees to perform double data entry by pulling live data directly from ServiceTitan. The payroll system automatically pulls relevant data from nearly a dozen distinct ServiceTitan API endpoints, consolidating it to create comprehensive, accurate paysheets. Field team members can now log into a custom-built portal to view their payroll data in real-time, ensuring they have accurate information at their fingertips without extra manual steps.

Why it matters: This solution streamlined the field team's workflow, freeing them from the time-consuming and error-prone process of redundant data entry. By creating a direct link to ServiceTitan, we not only improved accuracy but also increased efficiency. The result was reduced workload for field employees and greater transparency, as payroll data became more accessible and reliable.
2. Centralized Payroll Management in Airtable
How it works: We transferred all payroll data to Airtable, building specialized administrative views that provide comprehensive oversight for the accounting team and managers. This setup included a unique view for payroll exceptions, allowing accountants to focus only on records requiring attention rather than combing through all entries. With this system, payroll can be managed and reviewed in one place, with easy access to each team member’s data.

Why it matters: Centralizing payroll management in Airtable significantly reduced the manual review time needed, saving hours each week for the accounting team. By isolating exceptions, the system allowed accountants to focus on critical tasks, thus improving accuracy and freeing up capacity for other essential work. This flexibility enabled A Plus to maintain efficiency and quality as their team grew.
outcomes

Scalable Success with Streamlined Payroll

By implementing a fully custom payroll system, Begin Software empowered A Plus Garage Doors to significantly streamline operations across their accounting and field teams. The centralized, automated process saved the accounting department over 260 hours annually by reducing manual payroll reviews and streamlined installers’ job site workflows by eliminating redundant data entry. These improvements not only saved time but also enhanced accuracy and efficiency across the board, setting A Plus up for scalable growth.

260+
hours saved annually for accounting
50%
faster payroll entry for field employees

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