Your dedicated US accounting team, starting at
$500/month
Price is fixed upfront, based on your stage.
No setup fees. No hourly billing.
Hand off your accounting
Trusted by LEADING startups
Tell us about your company
One short conversation helps us understand your business, current setup and accounting needs.
Meet us on Slack
We open a private channel with your team, securely collect the access and documents we need.
We run a full compliance check, then act on it
We find what's missing, late or wrong, and resolve it before we take over. From there, it's ongoing accounting, on us.
What do your startup accounting services include?
Gradient can handle your monthly bookkeeping, close, financial statements, tax filings, R&D credits and proactive reporting. Your exact scope and fixed monthly price are confirmed before you get started.
How much does Gradient cost?
Plans start at $500 per month. Your final flat monthly price depends on your company's stage, structure and accounting needs, with no hourly billing or surprise charges outside the agreed scope.
Is Gradient software or an accounting firm?
Gradient is an accounting firm with AI-native operations. Technology helps our team work faster, while experienced professionals remain responsible for your books, reporting and filings.
Is my accounting CPA-led?
Yes. Seasoned CPAs oversee your bookkeeping and tax work, including the preparation and signing of applicable tax returns.
Do you work with C-corps and multi-entity startups?
Yes. Gradient supports C-corps, multi-entity structures and complex startup accounting without restrictions based on company structure.
Can I switch from my current accountant?
Yes. The Gradient team handles the entire transition, including connecting your accounts and reviewing your existing books.
Will I have direct access to the team?
Yes. Your Gradient team is available through Slack whenever you have a question or need support.
How does Gradient help with runway and burn?
We provide proactive reporting that helps you understand cash, runway and monthly burn. We also flag meaningful changes and potential issues before they become urgent.
How does Gradient use AI?
We care deeply about protecting your data and maintain strict internal security and access-control policies. Your data is only accessed as needed to provide our services, is never used to train AI models, and is not retained beyond what is necessary to provide the service. We're happy to share our security policy with you upon request.