Bookkeeping for Contractors Who Want to Know Exactly Which Jobs Are Making Money
Schmidt Bookkeeping turns your QuickBooks into a construction-ready system so you can see job profitability in real time, stay ahead of cash flow, and stop guessing where your money is going. No more wondering if you can afford payroll, no more late nights fixing books—just clear numbers you can actually use.
Integrity
When you put your trust in me, I take that trust very seriously. I will protect your data as if it were my own.
Experience
I bring over 30 years business experience and decades of life experience to our relationship.
Professionalism
You will always be treated with the utmost respect. I sincerely value our relationship.
Running Jobs Is Hard Enough. Your Books Shouldn’t Add Stress.
But for many contractors, the numbers feel unclear:
• You’re not sure which jobs actually made money
• Cash flow feels unpredictable
• Payroll week feels stressful
The work is steady — but the finances feel uncertain.
That’s where we help.
Construction Bookkeeping Built for the Real World
They struggle because the financial systems behind the business weren’t built for projects, job costing, and unpredictable cash flow.
At Schmidt Bookkeeping, we structure QuickBooks specifically for construction businesses so you can track job profitability clearly, understand where your money actually goes, see cash flow before problems happen and give your CPA clean, reliable books
No accounting jargon.
Just clear numbers you can actually use.
Who We Work With
Typically our clients are:
– Residential remodeling companies, General contractors and Specialty trades
– Construction businesses with 2–25 employees
– Companies generating $500K–$5M in revenue
They’re busy running jobs, managing crews, and serving clients — but need a financial system that actually keeps up with the business.
Our Approach: Built Like a Construction Project
Build The Foundation
Track Job Costs
Create Clear Reporting
Maintain Consistency
Construction Bookkeeping Services
Monthly Bookkeeping
Includes:
All transactions categorized correctly and tied to a job
Bank & credit card reconciliation
Project based monthly financial report
QuickBooks Setup for Construction
Includes:
Chart of accounts designed for construction
Job costing structure/Project tracking setup
Payroll and subcontractor setup
QuickBooks Cleanup
We organize and correct past transactions, so your financial reports become reliable again.
Built on Respect for the Trades
My dad spent years remodeling our home — building cabinets, adding trim, finishing the basement, and constructing a deck around our pool. I was the kid holding the flashlight and handing him tools.
As a young man I spent several years as a drywall installer. Nothing like walking out onto a 12″ plank, carrying a sheet of drywall to lid the 3 story stairwell opening! I also worked as a painting contractor for a decade years later. Watching the owner I worked for struggle with his finances really opened my eyes.
Those experiences gave me a deep respect for the skill and effort it takes to build for a living.
Today, I bring that same mindset to bookkeeping — helping contractors bring structure, clarity, and confidence to the financial side of their business.
What Changes When Your Books Are Done Right
You know which jobs are profitable
Cash flow becomes predictable
Payroll stops feeling stressful
Your CPA gets clean books
You stop spending nights in QuickBooks
Most importantly — you gain confidence in the numbers behind your business.
Ready for Clear Financial Visibility?
Let’s take a look at your current books and talk about where your business is today — and where you want it to go.
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