Numeric Alternative for QuickBooks Accounting Firms
Finlens delivers month-end close automation, AI categorization, and GAAP schedules on top of QuickBooks. No enterprise complexity, no migration.
Numeric Is Built for Enterprise Firms
Enterprise Pricing Kills Margins
Numeric and FloQast are priced for large enterprises. Smaller firms pay for features they will never use.
Close Chaos Without Automation
Month-end close still runs on spreadsheets, email threads, and Notion checklists. Every client adds more manual overhead.
GAAP Schedules Drain Staff Hours
Accruals, prepaids, and amortization still live in error-prone spreadsheets that your team rebuilds from scratch each month.
Close Automation Built for Firms on QuickBooks
Finlens layers month-end close automation, AI transaction categorization, and GAAP schedule generation directly on top of your existing QuickBooks. No migration. No enterprise contracts. Firms close 40 to 70% faster.
Month-End Close Without the Chaos
Automate the full close workflow including task assignment, progress tracking, and deadline management across all clients. Firms using Finlens close 40 to 70% faster without coordinating across spreadsheets and email.
Automated GAAP Schedules Without Spreadsheets
Accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, and amortization schedules are generated and posted automatically. Journal entries flow directly into QuickBooks without your team touching a single spreadsheet.
AI Categorization Across All Clients
Every transaction is categorized at first pass using GL logic and historical patterns. Reduces manual categorization hours per high-volume client significantly so your team focuses on review, not data entry.
Real-Time QuickBooks Two-Way Sync
Finlens reads from and writes back to your clients' QuickBooks in real time. Categorized transactions, journal entries, bills, and invoices sync both ways automatically. No migration required, ever.
Manage All Clients From One View
See open items, approvals, close status, and deadlines for every client in a single dashboard. Switch between clients instantly without juggling separate QuickBooks logins or browser tabs.
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How It Works
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Connect QuickBooks
Finlens reads your GL and identifies accrual-eligible transactions
Review AI-Generated Schedules
Finlens auto-builds prepaid, deferred revenue, and amortization schedules; your team reviews and approves
Entries Post Automatically at Month-End
Journal entries sync to QuickBooks on schedule; close faster, audit trail preserved
Why Choose Finlens
Why teams choose Finlens.
Works on Top of QuickBooks
No migration. No new GL. Finlens augments the tools your team already uses — real-time two-way sync means your QuickBooks data is always current.
80%+ Less Manual Bookkeeping
AI categorization, automated reconciliation, and smart schedules replace the spreadsheet work that eats your team’s hours.
Backed by Y Combinator & Accel
Built in San Francisco by a team that understands accounting workflows. Trusted by firms and founders scaling fast.
12,000+ Bank Connections
Connect every bank account, credit card, and financial tool your clients use. Powered by Plaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Finlens replace QuickBooks like Numeric does?
No. Finlens layers on top of QuickBooks rather than replacing it. Your existing QuickBooks setup stays exactly as it is. Finlens connects to your clients' QuickBooks accounts, automates categorization, close workflows, and GAAP schedules, and syncs everything back in real time. You get the automation benefits without any migration risk or disruption to workflows your clients already rely on.
How is Finlens different from Numeric as a close management tool?
Numeric and FloQast are enterprise close checklist tools built for large finance teams. Finlens goes further by bundling month-end close automation with AI transaction categorization, automated GAAP schedules, Stripe revenue recognition, and a multi-client dashboard — all at pricing designed for smaller accounting firms. You get more capability in a single platform without the enterprise contract or complexity.
How much faster is month-end close with Finlens?
Finlens claims 40 to 70% faster month-end close times. The acceleration comes from automating the most manual parts of the workflow: transaction categorization, accrual and prepaid schedule generation, journal entry posting, and close task coordination. Instead of bouncing between QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and email, your team works from one centralized platform.
Does Finlens handle GAAP schedules automatically?
Yes. Finlens automates accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, and amortization schedules without spreadsheets. It generates the required journal entries and posts them directly to QuickBooks. This eliminates the manual schedule maintenance that most small and mid-size firms still do in Excel, reducing errors and freeing up staff time each close cycle.
How long does it take to get a firm set up on Finlens?
Onboarding is designed to be low-friction. Finlens connects to your clients' existing QuickBooks accounts, applies an automated chart of accounts setup, and begins categorizing historical transactions immediately. Client onboarding that previously took 10 to 15 hours can be completed significantly faster because the manual setup steps are automated from the start.