Basis

Streamline complex financial workflows with autonomous AI agents built specifically for accountants to handle tax, audit, and advisory tasks with precision.

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About Basis

Basis is an advanced AI platform designed specifically for the accounting profession, providing autonomous agents that perform end-to-end financial work. Unlike generic chatbots, Basis focuses on the "compression problem" of accounting—taking messy, high-volume transaction data and turning it into structured, legible financial insights. The platform acts as a digital workforce that handles the heavy lifting of data processing, allowing human professionals to shift from being "doers" to "reviewers" of automated outputs. This transition is essential for firms looking to scale in an era where accounting complexity is increasing while the professional workforce is shrinking. The tool operates through core modules tailored to specific practice areas, including CAS (Client Accounting Services), Tax, Audit, and Advisory. These agents are built to understand the underlying logic of accounting work rather than just layering an interface over existing data. They can run autonomously for hours, collaborating with human accountants at critical decision points to ensure accuracy and compliance. This "system-first" approach ensures that the AI adapts to the specific context of each engagement, maintaining high accuracy across diverse client portfolios and complex regulatory requirements. Basis is ideally suited for mid-to-large sized accounting firms and financial institutions facing capacity constraints due to industry-wide talent shortages. By automating routine and complex workflows, it helps firms expand their revenue capacity without necessarily increasing headcount. It is particularly effective for teams managing high-volume transactions, complex internal controls, or rigorous audit cycles where manual data entry and reconciliation often lead to bottlenecks. The platform allows experienced staff to focus on high-value advisory work while the AI manages the foundational data tasks. What distinguishes Basis from other AI solutions is its deep vertical integration into the accounting workflow and its recent $100M Series B backing from major investors like Accel and Google Ventures. While many tools offer simple OCR or basic automation, Basis provides true "accounting intelligence" that mimics the decision-making process of an experienced professional. This results in a platform that doesn't just surface data but actively completes finished work, providing a scalable solution to the growing complexity of modern global finance.

Pros & cons

Pros

Specifically built for accounting logic rather than general-purpose tasks.
Supports multiple practice areas including Tax, Audit, and CAS.
Backed by $100M in funding from leading investors like Accel and Google Ventures.
Enables firms to increase revenue capacity without adding headcount.
Trusted by leading firms such as UHY, Wiss, and Berkowitz Pollack Brant.

Cons

Pricing information is not publicly disclosed on the website.
Requires a manual 'Get in touch' process rather than immediate self-service sign-up.
Full implementation may require a specialized integration period for firm-wide workflows.

Use cases

Audit teams can use autonomous agents to process vast transaction volumes, reducing the time spent on manual testing and documentation.
Tax professionals can automate the preparation of complex returns by allowing agents to structure and verify data for final review.
Client Accounting Services (CAS) managers can manage larger client portfolios by delegating routine bookkeeping and reporting to AI agents.
Advisory consultants can leverage the structured data generated by Basis to provide more strategic and faster financial guidance to clients.

Features

autonomous accounting agents
human-in-the-loop decision points
context-aware accounting intelligence
end-to-end task execution
advisory workflow integration
audit support tools
tax automation module
cas (client accounting services) module

FAQs

What core accounting areas does Basis cover?

Basis provides specialized modules for CAS (Client Accounting Services), Tax, Audit, and Advisory practices. Each module is built to understand the specific regulatory and logical requirements of its respective field.

How do Basis agents interact with human accountants?

The agents perform work autonomously for hours but are designed to collaborate with human accountants at key decision points. This allows professionals to move into a reviewer role, approving finished work rather than performing manual data entry.

Is Basis just a chatbot for accounting data?

No, Basis is a unified accounting intelligence system that understands the logic of the work itself. Unlike chatbots that just surface information, Basis agents execute end-to-end workflows to deliver completed outputs.

How does Basis help with the talent shortage in accounting?

By building agents that do the work of accounting end-to-end, Basis allows firms to expand their revenue capacity without hiring more staff. It automates the high-volume tasks that typically lead to burnout in the profession.

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Member of Technical Staff (All Levels)

engineering onsite New York, US$100K - $300K full-time

Benefits:

Equity plan
Benefits program

Other Requirements:

Must be in NYC 5 days a week

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