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CheckWriters - Payroll Software

CheckWriters Reviews in April 2025: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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3.9

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CheckWriters Reviews & Ratings

3.9

Very Good

Based on 4 ratings & 97 reviews

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Excellent

(78)

Very Good

(14)

Good

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Expert's Review

Checkwriters has proven to be a reliable and user-friendly solution for payroll and HR needs, earning high praise for its exceptional customer service and responsive team. Users appreciate the platform's ability to simplify payroll processes, streamline onboarding, and accurately handle complex tasks such as tax filings and compliance updates. Many reviewers ...Read more

CheckWriters pros and cons

  • Exceptional and responsive customer service, often noted for its promptness and professionalism.

  • User-friendly platform that simplifies payroll, reporting, and HR tasks, making processes efficient for both small and large organizations.

  • Accurate payroll and tax compliance, reducing errors and providing peace of mind for users.

  • Seamless onboarding process with helpful training and support, easing implementation and employee management.

  • Long wait times when contacting customer service representatives, and potential difficulties in reaching familiar account specialists.

  • Steep learning curve for certain report functions or features, with some reports being hard to customize or export properly.

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Anonymous User

05/16/23

3.5 out of 5

"A big help."

What do you like best about Checkwriters? Checkwriters makes it easy to do payroll. They handle all the updates with ease. We know that our payrolls are accurate and that everything is in compliance. What do you dislike about Checkwriters? I find that they are challenging to get a hold of. The calls or emails are always returned in a timely manner. Sometimes we have to reach out 2 or 3 times to get an answer. What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? We don't ...

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Kristie S

05/16/23

5 out of 5

"I have worked with CheckWriters for about 10 years as a Payroll, Assistant Accountant and HR Manager"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? Very user-friendly and easy to use when entering new employees and payroll. What do you dislike about Checkwriters? Creating reports can be very difficult and do not have reports you might need. What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? Right now, we do not have any.

AU

Anonymous User

05/16/23

5 out of 5

"I have been using their services for over 25 years"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? Easy to use, friendly, helpful, and I am treated as a person and not a "company code". What do you dislike about Checkwriters? There is no longer a dedicated individual to assist me. What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? Reporting the ACA compliance.

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Sheila D

05/16/23

5 out of 5

"Great system; Great people!"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? The people are always available to answer my questions and the system is much easier to use than our last one! I would recommend Checkwriters to anyone! What do you dislike about Checkwriters? Haven't found anything yet and we've been using them since 2013! What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? The system makes it very easy for me to run reports on everything from former employees, YTD, etc. This has helped me ...

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Breinn R

05/16/23

5 out of 5

"I refuse any other service"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? I have it written into my contract that using Checkwriters is a condition of my continued employment. My contact, Sheila, will likely be a recipient in my will. What do you dislike about Checkwriters? The fields on reports take a bit to get used to, but they are still far and beyond better than any other options What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? Processing payroll is as simple as it is possible to be. More ...

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AU

Anonymous User

05/16/23

5 out of 5

"always helpful"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? I like Checkwriters because they are very helpful and solves my issues usually with one phone call. Friendly on the phone. Foillow up with me on concerns. What do you dislike about Checkwriters? There is nothing that i dislike about Checkwriters. But typically when I need to call with a problem the wait times on the phone can be long.... What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? Checkwriters is my payroll system as well ...

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Stephanie C

05/16/23

5 out of 5

"Love CheckWriters!"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? The customer service is amazing! I always hear about other payroll companies being difficult to reach, but CheckWriters is always available to help by email or phone. We don't use all of their features, but they have a very robust system with different platforms, and it's great to have everything in one system. I don't need to use another HR system on top of the payroll. We've been using CheckWriters for over 12 years, and I've never needed to look ...

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Jennifer M

05/16/23

4.5 out of 5

"Wonderful Customer service!"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? They have fantastic customer service. They get back to you within minutes, not hours! Having a dedicated rep is wonderful, but anyone who answers can help you. What do you dislike about Checkwriters? That we have not integrated yet with Quickbooks online. I am working with Checkwriters to see what we can do and get our payroll integrated. What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? We, the school, really need to use more of ...

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Carla C

05/16/23

4 out of 5

"Helpful, personal service"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? Local office, personal service from representatives, friendly & helpful staff, reliability and timeliness of reports. Delivery is helpful. I like that they are willing to keep doing it "old school" for us without pressure to have us key our own payroll. What do you dislike about Checkwriters? High rate of payroll representative staff turnover, frequently training someone new to handle our complicated payroll. I have had over 10 reps in my 10 years ...

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Netania S

05/16/23

5 out of 5

"Checkwriters is great for our business"

What do you like best about Checkwriters? Excellent customer service; someone is always available to help either by phone or by email What do you dislike about Checkwriters? There isn't anything that is not working well What problems is Checkwriters solving and how is that benefiting you? They take care of all the tax withholdings