№ 01~ for the billable hour ~

Your hours are billable.
Your bookkeeping shouldn't be.

Bookkeeping built for the way solo lawyers, consultants, and real estate professionals actually bill, expense, and get paid. Clean monthly books, every industry-specific deduction categorized, ready for your CPA at year-end.

Schedule Call ↑ takes 20 minutes
1M+ months of completed books
~ where the person is the product ~

A few professions look like sole props on the surface, and behave nothing alike on the books.

Three workflows, built specifically for the way you bill, expense, and pay yourself. Pick the one that sounds like your desk.

№ 01for the courtroom calendar

Built for solo and small-firm attorneys.

Practices of one to five attorneys, carrying the regulatory weight of a much larger firm.

  • IOLTA bank reconciliation (your client ledger stays with you)
  • Retainer and billable-hour income categorized in your books
  • Malpractice premiums, CLE, and 1099 contractor spend tracked for your filer
We work with 1,200+ attorneys
See it for attorneys →
№ 02for the project retainer

Built for independent consultants and advisors.

Strategy, management, and technical consultants billing project or retainer.

  • Retainer income recognized as work is delivered
  • Project pass-through expenses kept out of your taxable revenue
  • Home office and S-corp distributions cleanly separated for your filer
We work with 2,400+ consultants
See it for consultants →
№ 03for the commission cycle

Built for independent agents and brokers.

1099 agents and brokers running de facto small businesses on commission.

  • Closing-by-closing P&L so you know which deals actually paid
  • MLS dues, staging, signage, and TC fees categorized to the right line
  • Marketing spend broken out by channel so you can cut what isn't working
We work with 1,800+ agents
See it for agents →
~ in their own words ~

Trusted by 35,000+ American independent professionals.

~ from the bar ~
“I closed the laptop on bookkeeping months ago. The books land clean every month, every billable hour is in the right place, and my CPA has nothing to complain about at year-end. That’s hours back on actual client work.”
Patel & Associates, Esq.
Member, NY State Bar
~ from a retainer desk ~
“Working with Bench has saved me so many times. They understand retainer accounting and project pass-through expenses perfectly.”
Marcus Chen, MBA
Independent Consultant since 2019
~ from the closing table ~
“They transitioned my books and gave me real-time financial visibility. Finally, someone who gets MLS dues, staging costs, and the lumpy way commissions actually land.”
Bria Hash
REALTOR®, Licensed Realtor, TX
~ the moment of truth ~

The missing deductions finder.

Two minutes. We'll estimate the deductions you're likely not tracking, and what they're worth in actual tax savings for your profession and revenue band.

Missing Deductions Finder Step 1 of 3 · pick your profession
№ 01
I'm a
№ 02
My annual gross is …
№ 03
Of these, I currently track:

Pick a profession above and we'll list the usual culprits.

Pick a profession and revenue band first.
~ here's what you're leaving on the table ~
Estimated deductions you're missing
$0

Based on benchmarks for your profession and revenue band.

Pick a profession and revenue band on the left to see your estimate.

One-on-one expert support

Bench gives you a dedicated team so you have a direct line to your own experts on desktop or mobile–professional support is just a few swipes, taps, or clicks away.

Powerful financial reporting

The Bench platform gives you monthly financial statements and expense overviews to keep you in control of your money. At-a-glance visual reports help you see the big picture and give you actionable insights to help you grow your business. You’ll never be in the dark again.

Small business owner reviews an accounting report provided by their Bench bookkeeper.
Small business owner reviews revenue and top expenses accounting reports inside their Bench account.

Real-time insights at your fingertips

Easily see your updated financial data every time you log in. With real-time insights, you can make on-the-fly decisions about where to spend and where to save, helping your business stay on budget.

Tax season, minus the stress

A year end package with everything you need to file comes standard with Bench. Upgrade your plan, and cross even more off your to-do list. With our Bookkeeping & Tax plan, you get expert tax prep, filing, and year-round tax advisory support.

Small business owner reviews income statement report inside their Bench account

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Bench do all my bookkeeping tasks for me?

Our bookkeeping software and team of experts handle most of the work, making bookkeeping simple for you. However, there are some things about your business only you can provide, like uploading certain documents and sharing context for categorizing transactions. Each month, we may check in with you to ensure your books are accurate and your deductions are maximized.

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What happens if I take a long time to respond to my Bench team’s requests for information?

Timely responses help your bookkeeping team keep your books up to date and avoid delays. Staying on top of this ensures a stress-free tax season and gives you access to current financial insights, empowering you to make informed, impactful decisions for your business.

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Is it mandatory to connect my business accounts to Bench?

Connecting your accounts to Bench automates repetitive tasks like data entry, saving you time and effort. It eliminates the need for manual uploads, with your data appearing in your account instantly. This ensures your bookkeeping team can work efficiently, keep your books up to date, and help you get the most out of the service.

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Why does Bench still need me to upload documents even if my accounts are connected?

Occasionally, we may need additional documents, such as account statements or receipts, to ensure the information we have is accurate. Sharing files with your bookkeeping team is quick and easy—just upload the document, and we’ll handle the rest.

Join thousands of small business owners who trust Bench with their books

Schedule today and we’ll do one prior month of your bookkeeping and prepare a set of financial statements for free.

Bench Accounting Consultation

See if Bench is right for your business.

With Bench, you get both: A dedicated bookkeeper and the powerful software to back them up.