Bench

Bench provides online bookkeeping and tax advisory services for small businesses. It combines a software platform with a team of dedicated bookkeepers to automate transaction categorization, generate financial reports, and provide ongoing support. The platform connects to bank accounts and credit cards to automate data entry, reducing manual effort and errors. Real-time financial reporting, including income statements and balance sheets, is available on-demand. Bench offers tax preparation, filing, and advisory services to help businesses stay compliant and optimize their tax strategy. Key use cases include monthly bookkeeping, catch-up bookkeeping, tax preparation, and resolving IRS issues. The core value proposition is to simplify financial management, reduce stress, and free up time for business owners to focus on growth. The company is currently rebranding to Mainstreet and has been acquired by Employer.com.