It was extremely complicated and time-consuming to download items from the mainframe, plugging numbers into spreadsheets, then applying macros to allocate dollars to federal and state payments and reports. The company consolidated the three payroll systems at the Columbus location, using FLS solutions to handle the complicated employer compliance requirements for their operations in 42 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Using centralized reporting through its server in Columbus, Bank One handles all payroll tax compliance and payments using the FLS Payroll Tax System . One of the selling points of FLS was its compliance and speedy reporting, which really showed up when it ran in parallel with the spreadsheet process, Pettis says. Training on the FLS system went smoothly because the application is very user-friendly.
Navigation is simple in terms of screens, terminology and where to go next.
I ve told other financial institutions that I like the FLS process because it s a mechanical, systematic approach, Pettis explains. In the tax world, it s a huge benefit to eliminate a lot of human error that occurs when items have to be keyed. In the future, we see a place for the new FLS eDP.COMpliance web-based compliance system, for 24x7 access to tax reports and tax returns from any Internet browser, Pettis says. It's a major step forward in payroll tax compliance and should be a big help in controlling overhead costs in our payroll department. The Results The FLS solutions now import and automatically merge Bank One s data into one format, seamlessly.