Switch from Bench to Pilot—for $1
That's not a typo. We get the stress of unexpected changes. So our full-time, US-based finance experts will help you transition smoothly:
1. Your books migrated to QuickBooks Online*. Free.
2. Your 2024 bookkeeping completed properly. Also free.
3. Bookkeeping services until June 2025 or longer if you've prepaid for a Bench contract. Still free.
The $1? Just to get you set up and confirm we have the right payment details. No yearly contract. No hidden fees.
*We use QuickBooks Ledger to give you access to your books.
Migrate your books with zero disruption
You can rely on our full-time, US-based team to get you caught up and close out the bookkeeping for 2024 properly, equipping you with tax-ready financials.
Get control of your financial data
Our transition team will take care of importing your historical data from Bench into Pilot and QuickBooks Online. So you can be in full control of your financial data and get instant access to the world's largest financial toolkit for payroll, vendor payments, taxes, and beyond.
Get tax preparation if you need it
When you purchase our optional tax service, your bookkeeper and tax preparer will work seamlessly behind the scenes to get all your filings done on time. Rest easy with access to live status updates of all your tax filings.
Small businesses love Pilot
Services to cover your every need
Bookkeeping
Get clarity on the health of your business—and presentable books you can confidently share with lenders, investors, or landlords.
Taxes
Enjoy the convenience of having your taxes seamlessly handled alongside your books. Our tax and accounting experts work together to keep you compliant.
Move from books to needle-moving insights
CFO Services
Get strategic insights, realistic budgets, cash flow management strategies, and decision-making confidence with our team of industry-specialized CFOs.
Learn moreMonthly Insights
Take a look at powerful reports that surface insights and cash flow trends to help you make smarter decisions. Included with your monthly bookkeeping:
- Recurring expenses
- Flux insights
- New vendors
Take even more off your plate
R&D Tax Credit
Save up to $500,000 per year for US-based R&D activities.
AP/AR
Streamline your financial operations with bill payment and invoicing support.
After your free period, count on simple and predictable pricing starting at:
Starter
$200/month
For pre-revenue companies and businesses with simple needs
Core
$499/month
For revenue generating companies that are growing
Plus
Custom
Let us tailor a plan to meet the unique needs of your business
Join 2000+ business owners
who get clean books, tax prep and stronger finance insights with Pilot
Our transition team is standing by to migrate your books and make sure your business isn't disrupted.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're both in the same business of keeping your books clean and taxes filed. But we do things a bit differently. First, you are paired with one of our full-time US-based employees who does your bookkeeping — it’s not a marketplace or Uber-style model so you’re never going to get matched with someone random on an app. Second, we use QuickBooks Online. Your books live there and not in some new platform that could evaporate any day. You don't have to fear vendor lock-in or loss of data. If you ever wanted to take your books and go to someone else down the street, you can. Third, we're not just bookkeepers. Need help on R&D tax credits? Want a CFO to help plan your next move? We do all that. One team, one place, done right. That's the whole story.
No one can guarantee to you that their business will be around forever—the local accountant might decide to retire and close up shop one day. The things working in Pilot’s favor are our size and scale. Age alone doesn’t tell the full story, though it helps that we’ve been around since 2016. Here's the thing about our setup that's different: We use QuickBooks Online so your data lives there, not in some proprietary system. If you ever want to leave, you can take your books with you. No vendor lock-ins or loss of data. And about being a bigger shop - it's not just about size. It means you get everything you need under one roof. Bookkeeping, tax prep, CFO services, R&D credit - whatever your business needs, we've got the team to handle it.
Yes! Support is included in your plan. Your dedicated finance expert is happy to answer any questions you might have. We strive to respond to inquiries in a business day or less.
Cash bookkeeping only tracks when money enters or leaves a bank account. Accrual bookkeeping is a more sophisticated approach that records when the money was earned or owed. Most larger companies use accrual but Pilot can do either based on your unique business needs.
We have over two thousand customers ranging in all sizes and spanning a variety of industries. We specialize in working with tech-forward startups, ecommerce providers, professional services, small businesses, and more.
Bench has a proprietary ledger so you’re going to need to move to a new accounting tool before you can pick up bookkeeping again. You can DIY the migration or you can of course have Pilot set you up. Here's how that would work on our end: send us your export from Bench and give us access to your QuickBooks Online. If you don’t have one yet, we can help with that. Then we'll move everything over to QuickBooks Online. You get full access. Simple as that. Your records stay intact - we just put them somewhere you’ll always be able to access them, so you can move on with your life.
