Construction & Skilled Trades

Bookkeeping built for the job

Job costing, progress billing, and retention, tracked the way construction actually works.

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Job costing & WIP

Built into your books so every project shows true cost and progress.

Progress billing

Retention and billing tracked accurately across active jobs.

Labor & subs

Subcontractor and labor complexity handled without guesswork.

Project profit

Reports that show profitability by job, not just company totals.

THE PROBLEM

Generic books hide job-level risk

Construction accounting isn't like bookkeeping for most other businesses. A single project might involve multiple subcontractors, phased labor and material costs, equipment expenses, retention held until completion, and progress billing tied to percentage of completion.

Without job costing built into your books, you might know overall revenue and expenses, but have no idea which projects are actually profitable and which are quietly losing money.

SCOPE & OUTCOMES

Clarity on every active project

Everything you need for reliable construction bookkeeping, and the results that protect your margins.

What's included

  • Job costing by project, phase, and cost code
  • Progress billing tracking and reconciliation
  • Retention tracking and reporting
  • Subcontractor payment tracking and 1099 preparation
  • Labor cost tracking by project
  • Equipment cost allocation
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
  • Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Benefits

  • See true profitability on every job
  • Catch cost overruns while you can still act
  • Keep progress billing and retention current
  • Walk into bonding or lending with reliable WIP reports
WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for contractors who need job-level clarity

  • General contractors and subcontractors managing multiple active projects
  • Construction companies using progress billing or retention
  • Businesses that need job-level profitability, not just overall financials
  • Contractors preparing for bonding or financing that requires WIP reporting
HOW IT WORKS

From assessment to monthly job costing

  1. Request an assessment

    We review your current bookkeeping and job costing setup.

  2. Build your structure

    We establish cost codes and project tracking in your system.

  3. Transition or clean up

    Existing projects are brought current if needed.

  4. Ongoing bookkeeping

    Monthly job costing, WIP reporting, and financial statements.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you set up job costing in QuickBooks, or do we need separate construction software?

In many cases, we can build robust job costing directly within QuickBooks. For more complex needs, we can also work alongside dedicated construction accounting software.

What is WIP reporting, and do I need it?

Work-in-progress reporting shows the financial status of active projects based on percentage of completion. It's essential for accurate profitability tracking and is often required by sureties and lenders.

Can you help with retention tracking?

Yes, tracking retention held on both receivables and payables is a standard part of our construction bookkeeping service.

Do you handle subcontractor 1099 preparation?

Yes, subcontractor payment tracking and 1099 preparation are included as part of your bookkeeping.

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