Pilot Bookkeeping
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A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Virtual bookkeeping and accounting for small businesses
How to Replace Pilot BookkeepingOverview
Features
44 features across 21 categories
AR/AP(3)
Process and schedule bill payments with audit trails.
Create, send, and track invoices with automatic payment reminders.
Track vendor information, payment terms, and transaction history.
Accessibility(1)
Access bookkeeping data and approve transactions on iOS and Android devices.
Analytics(3)
Set and monitor budgets against actual spending with variance analysis.
AI-powered projections of future cash flow based on historical data.
Compare your business metrics against industry standards and competitors.
Asset Management(1)
Track depreciation and management of fixed assets with depreciation schedules.
Client Management(1)
Allow clients to view their invoices, payments, and financial summaries.
Compliance(2)
Complete record of all changes made to accounts with timestamps and user identification.
Generate reports for regulatory compliance and financial audits.
Core Accounting(6)
Comprehensive reconciliation tools for all account types with variance investigation.
Record transactions when incurred rather than when cash changes hands.
Automated matching and reconciliation of bank statements with accounting records.
Automatic matching of credit card statements with recorded transactions.
Create, edit, and audit manual journal entries with supporting documentation.
Automated monthly financial closing and reconciliation process.
Data Entry(3)
Machine learning-powered automatic import and categorization of transactions.
Optical character recognition to extract data from receipt images.
Intelligent categorization of business transactions into appropriate accounts.
Data Management(1)
Centralized storage and organization of financial documents with version control.
Data Quality(1)
AI identifies and flags duplicate or suspicious transactions.
Expense Tracking(2)
Track and categorize business expenses with receipt scanning.
Streamlined submission and approval of employee expense reports.
Integration(1)
Developer-friendly API for custom integrations and data synchronization.
International(1)
Handle transactions in multiple currencies with real-time conversion.
Liability Management(1)
Track loan balances, interest calculations, and payment schedules.
Notifications(1)
Automatic alerts for important events like invoice due dates or bank reconciliation issues.
Organization(1)
Segment transactions by department, location, or project for detailed analysis.
Payroll(1)
Synchronize payroll data with accounting records for accurate financial reporting.
Reporting(7)
Detailed breakdown of assets, liabilities, and equity with trend analysis.
Monitor operating, investing, and financing activities for cash health.
Build and save custom financial reports with specific metrics and filters.
Visual representation of key financial metrics and business performance indicators.
Generate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements automatically.
Track revenue, expenses, and profitability with detailed line item breakdowns.
Automatically generate and email reports on a recurring schedule.
Security(3)
Bank-level encryption for all data at rest and in transit.
Set permissions and access levels for different team members.
Enhanced security with multi-factor authentication for account access.
Service(1)
Access to a certified bookkeeper for personalized accounting support.
Tax(3)
Track and calculate sales tax liability across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor estimated tax payments and liability across income, sales, and payroll taxes.
Guidance and organization of documents for tax filing with certified professionals.
Pricing
Starter
- ✓Monthly close
- ✓transaction categorization
- ✓basic reporting
Professional
Popular- ✓Everything in Starter plus dedicated bookkeeper
- ✓tax support
Premium
- ✓Everything in Professional plus advanced analytics
- ✓custom reports
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Total Cost Comparison
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Better ValueBuilding could save ~$124,560 over 3 years.
Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
27 known integrations