What is Horizon Payroll and how does it work?

Horizon Payroll Solutions is a comprehensive payroll and HR services provider that has served small to mid-sized businesses since 1981. As a cloud-based SaaS platform, Horizon automates payroll processing, tax compliance, and HR management through a unified system accessible from any device.

The platform handles automated payroll calculations, direct deposits, tax filings (including Forms 941, W-2s, 1099s), and benefit administration. With dedicated payroll specialists assigned to each client, Horizon processes payroll for hundreds of businesses across retail, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services sectors. Their proprietary software integrates seamlessly with existing accounting systems and HR platforms through robust API capabilities.

Benefits of Integrating Horizon Payroll with Abacum

• Sync payroll data automatically from Horizon to Abacum, eliminating manual journal entries and reducing month-end close time

• Transform workforce planning with real-time labor cost analysis, enabling accurate headcount modeling and budget variance tracking

• Unify payroll expenses with other financial data for comprehensive P&L reporting and scenario planning in Abacum's flexible platform

• Leverage Horizon's automated tax compliance and benefits administration data to improve cash flow forecasting and accrual management

• Connect time and attendance tracking from Horizon's Vision+ system directly to financial models for precise project costing and profitability analysis

• Enable finance teams to collaborate seamlessly with HR on compensation planning, using actual payroll data to inform strategic decisions

• Reduce payroll processing errors from 1-8% to near zero through automated data flows between systems

• Access unified dashboards combining payroll metrics, financial KPIs, and operational data for executive reporting and board presentations