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Bookkeeping for Contractors That Shows Which Jobs Pay

Jobs overlap. Materials, labor, and payments pile up fast. Our bookkeeping for contractors tracks costs job by job, so you know what each project really earns.

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Choose the Bookkeeping Support Your Crew Needs

General and Specialty Contractors

General and Specialty Contractors

General and Specialty Contractors

For builders, remodelers, and trade crews.

  • Job costing for every project
  • Progress billing and retainage tracking
  • Subcontractor payments and 1099 records
  • Material and equipment cost tracking

Trades and Service Contractors

General and Specialty Contractors

General and Specialty Contractors

For plumbers, electricians, HVAC, and roofers.

  • Daily expenses sorted by job
  • Vehicle, fuel, and tool tracking
  • Estimate and invoice records
  • Sales tax records kept ready

Self-service bookkeeping software

General and Specialty Contractors

Self-service bookkeeping software

 

  • Compatible with H&R Block tax services
  • Auto-imported bank transactions
  • Income, expense, and invoice dashboard
  • P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reports

Ready to See Which Jobs Make Money?

Tell us how your company runs. We will map out the next step. 

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Why Contractors Need Job-Based Books

Know Your Real Job Profit

A job can look busy and still lose money. Job costing shows labor, materials, and overhead on each project. You see where the margin goes. 

Plan Around Slow Payments

Contractors often wait on draws and final payments. We track what is owed and when it is due. That helps you plan cash for payroll and supplies. 

Stay Ready for Tax Time

Subcontractors need 1099s and deductions need records. We keep receipts, mileage, and payments sorted all year, then hand clean books to your tax provider. 

How Our Contractor Bookkeeping Works

Start With a Free Consultation

Start With a Free Consultation

Start With a Free Consultation

Tell us your trade, your crew size, and your tools. We review your current records and give you a quote.

Set Up Your Job Tracking

Start With a Free Consultation

Start With a Free Consultation

We build your chart of accounts around your jobs. Old records get cleaned up first. 

Get Monthly Reports

Start With a Free Consultation

Get Monthly Reports

You receive job profit and cash flow reports each month. Questions? Reach your bookkeeper by phone, video, or in person. 

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FAQs

Job costing tracks every cost tied to one project. That includes labor, materials, subs, and equipment. You see the profit on each job, not just the whole business.


Yes. We record each payment and gather the details your tax provider needs for Form 1099-NEC. That keeps year-end filing simple. 


Often, yes. We can use common cloud accounting tools. If you have none, we help you pick one that fits your jobs. 


Allocate Financial Services

Elmwood Park NJ 07407

(862) 233-8551

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