Falling behind on bookkeeping and job costing can drain a contractor’s profits fast. With a strong background in the trades and years of construction accounting experience, we know how to pinpoint what’s off and get your numbers back on track for profit.

Our work centers on the financial side of construction, including job costing, retainage, progress billing, and certified payroll. We make sure every number lines up with the job so you always know where your business stands.

We take a detailed look at your books to spot gaps, errors, and opportunities. This review gives you a clear picture of your financial health and highlights what’s strong and what needs attention.
Once the review is complete, we’ll go over the results together. If you choose to move forward, we’ll clean up your books, fix any problems, and put systems in place to keep your cash flow steady and your job costs accurate.

Next, we keep your books running smooth for the long haul. We set up simple systems that make it easy to stay on top of your numbers and get clear reports when you need them.
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A California client was a year behind in Foundation Software with no budget or job costing. We cleaned up 10 months of bookkeeping, fixed their chart of accounts, and made everything CPA-ready. We guided them through reports, handled reconciliations, held monthly CFO meetings, and took over accounts payable. With clear financials, they now bid smarter and make confident, data-driven decisions.
A Bay Area carpentry client lost track of certified payroll submissions across 60 jobs. Payments were held, and penalties threatened. DAS forms weren’t submitted to the training fund. We stepped in, built a tracking system, and ensured full compliance with DIR and LCP. Payments resumed on time, protecting their cash flow and keeping the business running smoothly.
A Fresno contractor struggled with unclear job costing. Without reliable numbers, they couldn’t tell if projects were making money or staying on schedule. We set up straightforward job costing and monthly WIP reports that show exactly where every dollar and hour goes. Now, they get clear, up-to-date info to make smart decisions that keep projects on budget and on time.
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