Bookkeeping Services for Construction Companies

Financial Systems Built for Growing Construction Businesses

Construction companies operate in a fast-paced, high-cost environment where every dollar must be tracked carefully. Between job costing, subcontractor payments, material expenses, and payroll, your books can become complicated quickly.

Beard Bookkeeping Solutions provides specialized bookkeeping services for construction companies across the United States. We help contractors and construction business owners gain clarity over their finances, control project costs, and improve profitability.

When your financial systems are structured correctly, you can bid confidently, manage cash flow effectively, and scale your operations without financial uncertainty.

Why Construction Companies Need Industry-Specific Bookkeeping

Construction bookkeeping is not the same as general small business bookkeeping. It requires:

  • Job costing and project-based tracking
  • Progress billing and retainage management
  • Subcontractor payment tracking
  • Equipment expense allocation
  • Materials cost monitoring
  • Payroll for field and office staff

Without proper systems in place, profit margins can quickly disappear due to overlooked expenses or inaccurate job tracking.

A knowledgeable small business bookkeeper ensures that every project is tracked accurately from start to finish.

Monthly Bookkeeping for Construction Businesses

Accurate Financial Tracking for Every Project

Our monthly bookkeeping service is designed to keep your construction company financially organized and audit-ready throughout the year.

What’s Included in Our Monthly Bookkeeping

Job Cost Tracking and Expense Allocation

We help you understand the true profitability of every project.

  • Job-specific income and expense tracking
  • Labor cost allocation by project
  • Materials and equipment cost categorization
  • Subcontractor expense tracking
  • Real-time margin visibility

Knowing your numbers allows you to bid future projects with confidence.

Bank Reconciliation and Cash Flow Oversight

Construction businesses often deal with irregular payment cycles. We ensure:

  • Monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Cash flow tracking to prevent shortages
  • Accounts receivable monitoring
  • Vendor payment management

Clear visibility into cash flow helps you manage payroll, materials, and equipment without disruption.

Payroll and Contractor Payments

Construction payroll can be complex due to varying rates, job classifications, and subcontractors.

We provide integrated small business payroll and bookkeeping services that include:

  • Payroll processing for field and office employees
  • Direct deposit management
  • Tax withholdings and reporting
  • 1099 tracking for subcontractors
  • W-2 preparation

Financial Reporting Built for Contractors

We deliver reports that actually help you make decisions:

  • Profit and loss statements by project
  • Cash flow reports
  • Expense breakdown summaries
  • Overhead analysis
  • Growth forecasting

These reports give you the financial insight needed to control costs and increase margins.

QuickBooks Setup for Construction Companies

A Financial System Designed for Job Costing

Many construction companies struggle with improperly configured accounting software. We provide QuickBooks bookkeeping customized specifically for contractors and construction firms.

A properly structured QuickBooks system helps eliminate:

  • Inaccurate job costing
  • Misclassified materials and labor
  • Payroll confusion
  • Tax-time surprises
  • Incomplete financial reporting

What’s Included in Our QuickBooks Setup

  • Construction-specific chart of accounts
  • Job costing configuration
  • Bank and credit card automation
  • Payroll setup
  • Subcontractor tracking
  • Custom reporting dashboards

We ensure your QuickBooks system reflects how your construction business actually operates.

Construction Businesses We Support

Beard Bookkeeping Solutions works with:

  • General Contractors
  • Residential Builders
  • Commercial Construction Firms
  • Remodeling Companies
  • Roofing Contractors
  • Electrical Contractors
  • HVAC Contractors
  • Plumbing Companies

Whether you manage small residential jobs or large commercial projects, our bookkeeping services are built around your project structure.

Why Choose Beard Bookkeeping Solutions for Your Construction Company

  • Clear job cost tracking
  • Organized, tax-ready financial records
  • Accurate payroll and subcontractor reporting
  • Improved cash flow visibility
  • Systems that scale with your growth

Construction businesses succeed when project costs are controlled and profit margins are protected. We help you build a financial foundation as solid as your projects.

Benefits of Professional Bookkeeping for Contractors

Partnering with a professional bookkeeper allows you to:

  • Understand which jobs are truly profitable
  • Reduce financial errors
  • Improve bidding accuracy
  • Manage retainage properly
  • Prepare for tax season with confidence
  • Focus on completing projects instead of paperwork

Your expertise is building projects. Ours is building financial systems that support them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with small and mid-sized construction companies?

Yes. We support both small contractor businesses and growing construction companies across the United States.

Can you track profitability by project?

Yes. We configure your bookkeeping system to track income and expenses by job, giving you clear visibility into margins.

Do you handle subcontractor payments and 1099s?

Yes. We manage subcontractor tracking and year-end reporting as part of our small business payroll and bookkeeping services.

What accounting software do you use?

We specialize in QuickBooks bookkeeping and configure it specifically for construction company needs.

How often will I receive reports?

You will receive monthly financial reports, including project-based profit and loss summaries and cash flow statements.

Build a Stronger Financial Foundation

Construction companies need more than basic bookkeeping — they need accurate job costing, reliable payroll systems, and clear financial reporting.

Beard Bookkeeping Solutions provides bookkeeping services designed to support construction companies at every stage of growth.

Contact us today to learn how we can streamline your bookkeeping and help you increase profitability.

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