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2013 Review of Red Wing Software CenterPoint Payroll - Expanded Review
From the Oct. 2013 issue.
CenterPoint Payroll an in-house payroll solution that provides the flexibility to handle payroll needs of businesses of any size and complexity. Traditionally, Red Wing Software has targeted agriculture and non-profit organizations, but CenterPoint Payroll may be tailored to any business type. Though no significant updates have occurred from the previous release, the software remains a stable in-house payroll solution for accounting professionals.
Basic System Functions: 4.75 Stars
CenterPoint Payroll is a standalone payroll solution designed to process payroll in-house. Navigation through the product is intuitive and is accomplished through the traditional icon bar and drop down menus. Unlimited users may be in the software at any time and each user may be controlled through user access rights. The rights may also be extended to only allow users access to payroll clients they are currently assigned to.
The interface is highly customizable and each payroll client may be setup as simple or complex as required. CenterPoint Payroll allows unlimited earnings and deduction codes to be assigned throughout the system. A new mass update feature provides the ability to update multiple employees simultaneously. This allows a new deduction or benefit code to be assigned to users all at once. Unique to CenterPoint Payroll is the ability to track education requirements and certification expiration dates. Available as a separate add-on feature, these tracked items may also be included in various user generated reports and used for internal audit controls.
Payroll is processed through either data import or through manual data entry. Manual data entry screens resemble spreadsheets for simple and...