Process payroll faster with the Raken + Paychex integration. Save time and eliminate errors caused by manual data entry by exporting time card data from Raken as a pre-formatted CSV file and uploading it directly into your Paychex account.

This is a CSV flat file export integration and requires the Performance Plan.

Quick Answer

To enable the Paychex integration in Raken:

Click Company in the left navigation, then click Integrations.
Click the Paychex tile.
Click the orange + Enable button.
Click Settings and configure your Paychex account details.
Save your settings.

Once enabled, export time cards from Time > Entries using the Paychex format.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This feature is available on the Raken web app only.

Step 1: Navigate to Integrations

Log into the Raken web app. Click Company in the left navigation, then click Integrations.

Step 2: Open the Paychex Integration

Click the Paychex tile to open the integration settings.

Step 3: Enable the Integration

Click the orange + Enable button in the top right corner.

Step 4: Configure Settings

Click the Settings button on the left side of the page. Configure the following to match your Paychex account:

Job number field mapping — specify how the job number field maps to your Paychex account
Paychex Company Number — enter your company number as it appears in Paychex
Labor Override — enable or disable based on your Paychex configuration

Step 5: Save

Save your settings. Your Raken time card CSV exports will now offer the Paychex format.

How to Export Time Cards for Paychex

Log into the Raken web app and click Time in the left side navigation.
Click Entries.
Use the date picker to select the pay period you want to export.
Click the download icon in the top right and select Paychex from the format options.
Log into Paychex and upload the formatted CSV file following your standard Paychex import process.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Is this available on the Basic plan?

No. The Paychex integration requires the Performance Plan.

Does the integration sync data automatically?

No. This is a CSV export integration — it formats your Raken export to match Paychex's import requirements, but time cards must be exported and uploaded manually each pay period.

The import into Paychex is failing — what should I check?

Confirm your Settings configuration (job number field mapping, Paychex Company Number, Labor Override) matches your Paychex account setup. Contact your Paychex representative for account-specific import questions.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility: Web app only
Integration type: CSV flat file export — not an API sync
Plan required: Performance Plan
Role required: Account Administrator to enable and configure; all users can export

Considerations

Requires the Performance Plan.
The Paychex integration formats your Raken CSV export to match Paychex's import requirements — it does not sync data automatically. Time cards must be exported from Time > Entries and uploaded to Paychex manually.
Configure the Settings fields (job number mapping, Paychex Company Number, Labor Override) to match your specific Paychex account setup before exporting.

Integrating Paychex with Raken