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Pilot.com

Score9.3 out of 10

21 Reviews and Ratings

What is Pilot.com?

Pilot is a startup-focused accounting firm headquartered in the US with a team of 350+ US-based employees including accountants, fractional CFOs, and tax specialists who focus on building a strong finance foundation for clients' businesses.

Pilot offers Bookkeeping, CFO, tax services, and more for startups and small businesses, ranging from two founders in a garage to hundred-person teams.

Categories & Use Cases

Pilot is a great partner for accounting and tax services.

Pros

  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Advice
  • Professional team
  • Great communication
  • Ease of use

Cons

  • Pricing
  • Visibility

Bookkeeping outsourcing - these guys shine!

Pros

  • Every month, they handle our bookkeeping.
  • Every month, they manage our accounts payable.
  • Every month, they add new vendors as needed.
  • Every month, they maintain our QuickBooks.

Cons

  • Some issues on the onboarding, just defining the scope of the project. But they've refined it.

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping

Great for small biz or startup finance!

Pros

  • Answering complicated questions about how to deal with sticky situations
  • Delivering the books on time every time

Cons

  • Honestly I don't really have any feedback - they've continued to add features and services at a pace that I think is impressive for a company their size and scope.

Highly recommended for bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services

Pros

  • Books delivered consistently with high quality
  • Successfully handled tax filings and R&D credits
  • Built financial model and cash flow forecasts

Cons

  • Would be great to have an online financials dashboard
  • Sometimes would be good to have books earlier in the month

Alternatives Considered

Kruze Consulting, Xero and inDinero

Pilot.com is an excellent bookkeeper.

Pros

  • Bookkeeping Services
  • Accounting Communication
  • Expenses Analysis

Cons

  • Advanced Analytics