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Accounting for Contractors and Skilled Trade Businesses

Contractors need accounting systems that show more than income and expenses — they need to know what each job costs, whether projects are profitable, and where cash is going.

BUSINESSES WE SERVE

General Contractors

Electricians

Plumbers

HVAC

Roofers & Trades

Common Construction Accounting Challenges

Job Costs Are Incomplete

Labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment aren't assigned to the right project.

Reports Don't Match Operations

A standard P&L shows overall results without showing which jobs are profitable.

Payroll Isn't Connected to Jobs

Labor appears as one expense instead of being allocated by project.

Change Orders Aren't Tracked

Completed work goes unbilled, or added costs aren't reflected in profitability.

Cash Flow Is Unpredictable

Deposits, progress payments, retainage, and payroll create real pressure.

QuickBooks Isn't Set Up Right

Jobs, classes, and accounts aren't structured for useful reporting.

Construction Accounting Services

  • Job costing setup and reporting
  • Project profitability tracking
  • Payroll and labor-cost tracking
  • Certified payroll support
  • Progress billing and work-in-progress reporting
  • Change-order tracking
  • Subcontractor tracking (W-9s, 1099s)
  • QuickBooks setup for contractors

Contractor Accounting Resources

A Chart of Accounts, job-costing workbook, and checklist — built specifically for contractors.

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Contractor FAQ

Can you help set up job costing in QuickBooks?

Yes. Job-costing setup may include customers and projects, products and services, account structure, payroll mapping, and reporting.

Can you help with certified payroll?

Certified payroll support may be available depending on the project, payroll system, and reporting requirements.

Can you clean up prior construction bookkeeping?

Yes, after reviewing the file, project history, accounts, payroll records, and available documentation.

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