Checkr for accountants

Fast, accurate background checks for you and your clients

Give your clients a smoother, safer screening experience with the Checkr + Gusto integration.

Ready to connect your clients’ Gusto accounts to Checkr?

Join teams who rely on Checkr and Gusto

Easy multi-account management

Create and manage multiple Checkr accounts on behalf of your clients with a single email address. Plus switching between accounts is easy in the Checkr dashboard.

Built-in compliance support

Enable compliance wherever your clients hire with dynamic workflows that align with federal, state, and local regulations and adverse action requirements.

World-class candidate experience

Make it easier for clients to keep candidates engaged with a mobile-first experience and improve conversion with real-time visibility into background check statuses.

Faster hiring decisions

Help clients spend less time on manual review with simplified charge language, customizable filtering, and adjudication tools designed to support compliance and safety.

89%
of all criminal checks, including county searches, complete in one hour

97%
of customers say Checkr’s turnaround times are faster than the competition

90%
of customers say Checkr has simplified their daily work

How it works

See how easy it is to get started

Quick online account setup makes ordering background checks easy—plus, pricing is pay-as-you-go.

Start running modern background checks today

Meet clients where they’re at with pre-built screening packages or create a customized Checkr package integrated with Gusto. Account set-up is free with no commitments.

Gusto Standard

An excellent option for clients with limited criminal search needs.

$39.99 / report*

  • SSN trace
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Global watchlist search
  • National criminal search
  • County criminal search (Current county)

Gusto Pro

Enhanced criminal search for clients who require expanded results.

$54.99 / report*

  • SSN trace
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Global watchlist search
  • National criminal search
  • County criminal search (Unlimited counties, 7-year lookback)

Gusto Employment & Education Verification

An add-on for clients who need to meet industry or organizational requirements.

$25 / report*

  • Employment verification (Current employer)
  • Education verification (Highest degree)

Foss Swim School dives into hiring with Checkr

Learn how switching to Checkr increased the transparency, accessibility, and speed of their background screenings.

How Checkr and Gusto work together

Whether your clients need basic employment verification or in-depth criminal history, quick online account setup makes it easy to order background checks.

1. Connect or create a Checkr account

Enable the integration from within Gusto by creating a Checkr account or signing into an existing account.

2. Order background checks

Initiate an order when adding a new employee in Gusto, which triggers an email to the employee to start the screening process.

3. Review background check results

Monitor the status of background checks and view completed reports from the Background Checks tile in Gusto.

Helpful resources to educate your clients

Use these reference materials to help your clients understand the value of Checkr for their background checks within Gusto.

Ready to run background checks with Checkr and Gusto?

Comprehensive screening solutions in one platform

Whatever screenings your clients need, we have a solution. Here are our most common background checks and verifications.

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Frequently asked questions

Learn more about Checkr and Gusto

Together, Checkr and Gusto streamline the background check process for your clients, helping your firm better support their small businesses.

How do I create a Checkr account connected to Gusto?

When in your Gusto account, navigate to the People > Hiring section to create your Checkr account.

How do I login to Checkr?

You have a single login for Checkr to access all your accounts. Login here and you will be able to switch between your different client accounts.

How will I be billed?

When you use the Gusto integration, your background checks will be billed as part of your regular Gusto invoice. If you choose to use the Checkr Dashboard, you will be billed directly by Checkr.

Are there ongoing fees?

No, you will only pay for the background checks that you run.

How do I see all of my Checkr accounts?

When you login to the Checkr Dashboard, you will see all your different client accounts and can seamlessly switch between them.

Working with multiple Gusto clients and need assistance?

Our support team is happy to help—follow the steps below to submit a ticket or chat with our team.

Log in to your Checkr account 

Before submitting a ticket, be sure to log in to the appropriate account related to your need.

Review requests

To review support tickets and requests you’ve submitted or been copied on, use the steps below:

    • In the Checkr Help Center, sign in using your Checkr Dashboard credentials.

    • Select “My requests” from the menu at the top.

Note: Requests will show based on the account you are logged into.

Chat with Checkr

Checkr's chatbot can answer common questions. Access it by selecting the Chat bubble at the bottom right of the Checkr Dashboard or Help Center.