Construction Accounting Built Around the Way Contractors Actually Operate
We run the accounting so the financial statements, the job reports, and the bank balance tell the same story.
What we handle
Contractor specific issues we correct
What you receive every month
Construction accounting services are only useful if they end in reports an owner can act on. This is the standard monthly package.
Profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash summary delivered on a fixed monthly date.
Estimate versus actual by job and cost type, reconciled to the general ledger.
Percent complete, earned revenue, overbillings and underbillings for every open job.
Retainage separated from ordinary receivables so collections are not overstated.
Where cash sits today and what payroll, subs, and material buys will do to it.
A working session on margin, cash, and the decisions the numbers point to.
General bookkeeping vs construction accounting
The difference is not effort. It is whether the accounting is built around jobs.
| Capability | General bookkeeping | Construction accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost tracked by job and cost type | Rarely | Always |
| Labor burden pushed to the job | No | Yes |
| Revenue matched to progress (WIP) | No | Monthly |
| Retainage tracked separately | No | Yes |
| Change orders tied to the estimate | No | Yes |
| Job reports reconciled to the P&L | No | Every close |
Engagements are scoped based on revenue, entity count, transaction volume, accounting complexity, reporting requirements, and the level of finance support required.
Where this usually leads next
Most engagements start with one financial problem and grow into ongoing support.
Questions contractors ask about this
Your financial reports should answer questions.
Not create more of them.
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