Strategic Payroll Advisory & System Implementations

Precision Payroll & Compliance, Simplified

“At Whiskers & Wages, we believe payroll should be a streamlined, error-free engine: not a source of stress or compliance risk. Led by a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), we partner with growing businesses and accounting firms to fix broken setups, implement scalable systems, and deliver expert advisory when you need it most.”

High-Value Advisory & Project Solutions

Specialized project solutions designed to clean up, optimize, and scale your payroll operations.

Software Setup & Migration

Transitioning to a new payroll platform or service?

End-to-end implementation, tax mapping, and historical data migration for a zero-stress go-live.

Audits & Remediation

Facing IRS/state notices or tax imbalances?

Deep-dive historical audits and discrepancy resolutions before penalties stack up.

Workflow Audits & SOPs

Eliminate manual spreadsheet hacks.

Optimize internal payroll workflows, integrate time-tracking, and build custom SOPs.

Strategic Payroll Director

In-house team oversight needed?

Dedicated CPP oversight to review pay runs, manage changes, and ensure compliance.

The Heart Behind Whiskers & Wages

A Professional Calling

One person's administrative burden is another’s professional calling. Where others see tedious payroll compliance, I see an opportunity to bring order, precision, and complete peace of mind to your business.

Safeguarding Your Biggest Investment

Payroll is an organization's single largest expense, yet it is often treated as an afterthought. Whether you are recovering from past payroll mistakes or building new workflows from scratch, we combine hands-on cleanups with proactive safeguards so you can focus on scaling with complete confidence.

Tailored Support for Growing Businesses & Financial Partners

Providing specialized payroll expertise to growing teams and accounting professionals.

Your Go-To Payroll Project Specialist

We don't compete with your accounting firm. We support it. When your clients have tangled payroll records, system implementation needs, or complex multi-state questions, we step in as your trusted CPP partner to clean up the mess so you can focus on high-value tax and accounting strategy.

Expert Guidance When You Outgrow Basic Payroll

Instead of leaving your payroll setup to chance or struggling through clunky software migrations, we give you executive-level CPP oversight. From multi-state expansion setup to process audits, we protect your business from costly penalties.

Meet Liz Valencia-Stallings, CPP

Founder & Trusted Partner, Whiskers & Wages Consulting

I am a firm believer that the things meant for you will always find you. As with most in my field, I never grew up dreaming of a career in payroll. But the moment I found my way into it, everything clicked. As someone who thrives on structure and loves untangling complex puzzles, payroll turned out to be the perfect fit. While perfection is rare in everyday life, it's a standard I can happily chase here without compromise.

Over my 12 years in the payroll industry, including six years as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), I have navigated a wide range of complex scenarios across diverse corporate environments. My hands-on expertise spans executing complex software integrations, leading M&A payroll transitions, establishing multi-state tax compliance across more than 40 states, and successfully resolving countless tax notices and historical discrepancies.

Beyond payroll, I am also a passionate group fitness instructor. Coaching people to grow stronger, both physically and mentally, has deeply shaped how I show up day-to-day. That same dedication to community, encouragement, and care directly influences my leadership style and how I serve my clients.

And if you were wondering about the name Whiskers & Wages, it’s inspired by my two resident quality-control managers, Tuna and Chich. They don't know much about multi-state tax compliance, but they are world-class experts at keeping morale high while I untangle the numbers. When I am not navigating complex payroll puzzles, you can usually find me at the studio coaching and enjoying life with my family.