computersearch | payroll. time. parking.

What computersearch | payroll. time. parking. does

ComputerSearch Corporation is a privately held, Western New York-based provider of payroll processing, time and labor management, parking/access control systems, and HR and employee benefits services, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Amherst, NY. The company served over 4,000 WNY organizations as of its acquisition, structured around three core divisions: ComputerSearch Payroll Services (running proprietary Micro/Pay Windows-based payroll software plus tax filing, ACA compliance, direct deposit via NatPay, and PayStubs Online), the Time & Attendance division (offering Attendance on Demand cloud-hosted SaaS billed per employee, Attendance Enterprise self-hosted SQL-based platform, biometric/card data collection hardware, and automated time clocks), and the Parking & Access Control division (Amano McGann dealership west of Syracuse providing iParc Professional software, revenue control systems, barrier gates, count/monitor systems, and TransCore SmartPass RFID). A CS Benefits subsidiary layer delivers health insurance brokerage, Section 125 plans, 401(k) retirement, group insurance, and NY Paid Family Leave administration.

The business model combines recurring subscription/per-unit revenue streams — per-check payroll processing, per-employee time & attendance subscriptions, and monthly NY DBL insurance starting at $1.99 — with hardware sales and professional services for parking/access installations and benefits brokerage. Standardized pricing is published transparently online, a deliberate contrast to opaque national competitor pricing. The go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging a local Buffalo/WNY field team, phone outreach, website quote requests, and earned media (Buffalo Business First, WBEN 930 radio). Customer segments are SMB and mid-market across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and property management.

Growth was historically driven by acquisitions: Victor Liberator Time Systems (Aug 2012, added time/parking/access/photo ID), Buffalo Time Clock Inc. (Jan 2014, time & labor), and PayME LLC (Oct 2017, payroll bureau consolidation), lifting revenue from a ~$2.2M pre-2012 baseline to a projected $5.8M by FY2015 (45% payroll / 55% parking mix) and earning consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition in 2015 and 2016. Effective January 31, 2020, ComputerSearch was acquired by EBC HR & Payroll Solutions, Inc., with EBC President Brian Donovan assuming the presidency of the combined entity and John Bruno Jr. retained to support integration.

Name

computersearch | payroll. time. parking.

Legal name

ComputerSearch Corporation

Website

https://cspayroll.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Acquired

Short description

ComputerSearch is a Western New York-based provider of payroll processing, time and attendance, parking/access control, and HR/benefits services founded in 1967, serving over 4,000 SMBs and mid-market organizations via its Micro/Pay, Attendance on Demand, and Amano McGann dealership platforms, acquired by EBC HR & Payroll Solutions in 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll & HR Services

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing) (BPAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Payroll Processing (BPACAIAA), Benefits Deductions & Payroll Integration Administration (BPAAAHAF), Workforce Benefits Administration (Enrollment & Deductions) (BPACAIAF)

Keywords

• Payroll processing services
• Time and attendance systems
• Parking access control
• HR benefits brokerage
• Human capital management

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Payroll Processing Services: Core payroll processing including check printing, direct deposit, tax filing, and quarterly/year-end reporting. Priced per check with optional add-on services.
2. Time & Attendance Systems: Time tracking solutions including hosted (Attendance on Demand) and self-hosted (Attendance Enterprise) options, plus data collection hardware (biometric readers, card-based clocks).
3. Parking & Access Control Equipment: Parking gates, revenue control systems, access control solutions, and count/monitor systems for properties throughout New York State. Includes equipment sales, installation, and service.
4. HR & Benefits Services: Health insurance brokerage, Section 125 plans, retirement plans (401k), group insurance, NY Paid Family Leave administration, and online HR library access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ComputerSearch provides payroll processing, time and labor tracking, parking/access control systems, and HR and employee benefits services to small and mid-sized businesses in Western New York. The company operates three primary divisions: payroll processing bureau (Micro/Pay software), time & attendance solutions (cloud-hosted Attendance on Demand and self-hosted Attendance Enterprise), and parking/access control (Amano McGann-based hardware and iParc Professional software). HR and benefits services include health insurance brokerage, Section 125 plans, 401k plans, group insurance, and NY Paid Family Leave compliance.

Product overview

ComputerSearch (now EBC) offers a multi-product HCM platform comprising payroll processing, time & attendance, and parking/access control solutions. The core payroll offering includes Micro/Pay (proprietary Windows-based software), full Tax Filing Services, and ACA compliance services. Time & attendance features include Attendance on Demand (cloud-hosted) and Attendance Enterprise (self-hosted SQL-based system from Infotronics), supported by various data collection devices including biometric hand readers, card-based clocks, and telephony. The parking division provides Amano McGann-based revenue control, access control via iParc Professional software, barrier gates, and count monitoring systems. HR & benefits services include health insurance brokerage, Section 125 plans, retirement plans, group insurance, and NY Paid Family Leave tracking. The company has grown through acquisitions including Victor Liberator Time Systems (2012), Buffalo Time Clock (2014), and PayME LLC (2017), and was acquired by EBC HR & Payroll Solutions in January 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro/Pay Windows-based proprietary payroll software application that allows clients to electronically produce and transfer payroll data online with confidentiality. Includes built-in error checking, custom report generator, and file import/export capabilities for standard PC software packages.
• Payroll Processing Services Full-service payroll processing including check generation, direct deposit, tax filing, quarterly reports, and year-end W-2s and 1099s. Standardized per-check pricing with optional add-on services.
• Attendance on Demand Cloud-based hosted time and attendance system with monthly per-employee billing. Features graphical dashboards, real-time payroll status, schedule and time card editing, with no upfront hardware or software purchase required.
• Attendance Enterprise Full-featured self-hosted time and attendance system built on SQL database architecture, featuring real-time dashboards, attendance monitoring, payroll integration, FMLA/FLSA compliance, and Manager/Employee Self Service modules. Supports complex pay rules and wage/hour record maintenance.
• iParc Professional Parking Management Software Windows-based integrated parking management software from Amano McGann controlling access, cardholder information, and real-time usage display. Supports configurations from single desktop to large-scale networks with over 3,000 installations worldwide.
• Revenue Control Systems Parking revenue control systems using keypads, money units, token units, telephone entry, or remote transmitters. Includes products such as AGP-5200, AMG-2000, AMG-7800, AMG-4400, AMG-6800, and AMG-6000.
• Barrier Gates Parking control barrier gates including Amano AMG-1750/1700 Series and Magnetic MIB models, supporting drives up to 35 feet wide.
• Count & Monitor Space management and count monitoring solutions from Amano McGann/iParc Professional displaying differential counts and non-resettable transaction counts with real-time activity monitoring for parking facilities.
• Health Insurance Brokerage Broker services for health insurance with carrier partnerships including Community Blue, Independent Health, and Univera. Offers Traditional, HMOs, EPOs, PPOs, and HSA plans.
• Section 125 Plans Tax-advantaged benefit plans including Flex Plans, POP, FSA, Cafeteria Plans, HSA Modules, HRA, and Transit & Parking Plans through CS Benefits.
• Retirement Plans 401(k) retirement plans with no-load mutual funds, Safe Harbor options, Age Weighted plans, and Employer Deferred Compensation plans.
• Group Insurance Group insurance including Life, Disability, Dental, and Voluntary Insurance Plans, plus NY DBL and Workers Compensation coverage.
• NY Paid Family Leave Compliance NYS Paid Family Leave tracking and compliance services integrated with Attendance on Demand, Attendance Enterprise, and Micro/Pay for eligibility calculation and accrual tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Payroll services at approximately half the cost of national competition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EBC HR & Payroll Solutions, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2020Acquisition by EBC effective January 31, 2020. Brian Donovan, President of EBC, became President of combined business. John Bruno Jr. continues with EBC/ComputerSearch to assist with integration. EBC founded in 2004, headquartered in Buffalo, NY.
• National Payment Corporation (NatPay)coreTechnology or Integration · 24 October 2019Transitioned direct deposit services to NatPay after previous provider Cachet Financial Services halted operations. NatPay processes over $76 billion annually for over 188,000 ACH clients nationwide and was founded in 1991. Previously used for Paystubs Online service.
• PayME, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2017Acquisition of PayME, LLC in October 2017. Independent payroll processing bureau based in Buffalo, NY processing payroll and taxes for area businesses. Strategic to solidifying position as the largest locally owned payroll processing bureau.
• Buffalo Time Clock, InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Acquisition completed January 1, 2014. Founded in 1974 as Buffalo Time Recorder, BTC provided time and labor management solutions to thousands of Western New York companies.
• MetrodataminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2013Strategic partnership bringing affordable background screening services to ComputerSearch clients while Metrodata clients gain access to low-cost payroll processing alternatives to large national providers.
• Victor Liberator Time Systems (VLTS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2012Acquisition of VLTS in August 2012 brought time and labor management solutions and parking control capabilities. Founded in 1956, VLTS was the area's leading time and labor management company providing parking control, building access, and employee photo ID solutions.
• Amano McGanncoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional dealer for Amano McGann parking equipment manufacturer covering area west of Syracuse. Provides parking gates, revenue control systems, access control solutions, and iParc Professional software with over 3,000 installations worldwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Paychex: Public SMB-focused payroll and HR services company with a strong regional dealer-of-record model that mirrors ComputerSearch's local-bureau approach. Highly comparable in serving small and mid-sized businesses with bundled payroll, time & attendance, and benefits offerings.
• Gusto: Cloud-native payroll, benefits, and HR platform purpose-built for U.S. small businesses. Direct competitor for new SMB payroll buyers evaluating modern, mobile-first experiences versus ComputerSearch's Windows-based Micro/Pay.
• Paycor: SMB and mid-market HCM platform providing payroll, time & attendance, benefits administration, and talent management. Comparable to ComputerSearch in target customer profile and integrated workforce management positioning.
• OnPay: Cloud-based payroll and HR services company targeting small businesses with full-service payroll, tax filing, and benefits administration. Directly competes for the same SMB payroll processing segment.
• Patriot Software: U.S. small business payroll and accounting software provider offering DIY payroll plus full-service options at low price points. Directly comparable on SMB target market and value-pricing positioning versus ComputerSearch's 'half the cost of national' claim.
• Justworks: PEO providing payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance services to small and mid-sized U.S. businesses. Comparable in serving SMBs with bundled HCM offerings, though operating under a co-employment PEO model rather than ComputerSearch's bureau model.

Broad incumbents

• Automatic Data Processing (ADP): Largest U.S. payroll services provider serving SMB through enterprise segments with RUN Powered by ADP (small business) and Workforce Now (mid-market). ADP is the dominant incumbent that ComputerSearch competes against on price in the WNY SMB market.
• UKG (Kronos): Enterprise workforce management and HCM vendor (formerly Kronos + Ultimate Software) offering time & attendance, scheduling, and payroll at scale. Broad incumbent whose timekeeping solutions overlap with ComputerSearch's Attendance Enterprise product.
• Heartland Payroll (Global Payments): Division of Global Payments providing payroll, POS, and payment processing solutions to SMBs across the U.S. Comparable bundled services model and SMB customer base, with broader geographic and product reach.
• Intuit QuickBooks Payroll: Payroll service tightly integrated with QuickBooks accounting software, targeting the small business accounting customer base. Competes for the same very-small-business payroll segment with a software-led, low-touch delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cspayroll
• Facebookfacebook.com/csptp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/computersearch-payroll-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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