Accounting and bookkeeping for contractors
Contractors need to know whether each job makes money while it is still running. We set up job costing, WIP reporting, progress billing and subcontractor tracking.
Industry-specific accounting for contractors & construction
Job costing
Labor, materials and subcontractors coded to each job so you see margin in real time.
WIP schedules
Work-in-progress reports showing over- and under-billing for your bank and bonding company.
Progress billing and retainage
AIA-style billing and retainage receivable tracked correctly.
Subcontractor compliance
W-9s, certificates of insurance and 1099s tracked through the year.
Contractors & construction accounting FAQ
Yes — QuickBooks with job costing, Buildertrend, Procore integrations and Excel-based WIP schedules.
We support certified payroll reporting through your payroll provider for prevailing wage jobs.
We keep your books and prepare tax-ready financials; your CPA or Enrolled Agent files your returns. We coordinate with them directly.
Get a free quote — $15 per hour
Reply from Jay within one business day with a written scope and an estimate of hours at $15 per hour. No obligation.
Services contractors & construction clients use most
Payroll support
Payroll setup, processing support, tax filings coordination and payroll reconciliation.
Open →E4r2Monthly bookkeeping
Every transaction categorized, every account reconciled, a clean P&L by the 15th of the month.
Open →E4r3Custom templates
Reusable workbooks your whole team can fill in without breaking them.
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Tell us how your business runs today. You get a written scope and an hours estimate at $15 per hour.