[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Services” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#001921″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Bookkeeping for Contractors” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#E6D2B0″ title_font_size=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#001921″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|11px|auto||” custom_padding=”11px||61px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Financial Clarity for Construction Businesses” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Montserrat||||||||” title_text_color=”#5FCFC1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#E6D2B0″ text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#001921″ custom_padding=”10px||10px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Running a construction business means managing jobs, crews, materials, subcontractors, and clients\u2014all while keeping projects on schedule and on budget.<\/p>\n
The financial side of the business can quickly become complicated.<\/p>\n
Invoices come in from suppliers, payroll runs weekly, subcontractors need to be paid, and project costs must be tracked carefully to understand whether a job actually made money.<\/p>\n
Schmidt Bookkeeping provides construction-focused bookkeeping<\/strong> that helps contractors maintain clear, reliable financial records and gain visibility into their business performance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Why Contractors Need Specialized Bookkeeping” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Montserrat||||||||” title_text_color=”#5FCFC1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#E6D2B0″ text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#001921″ custom_padding=”10px||10px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Construction businesses operate differently than most other companies.<\/p>\n Projects are tracked by job. Costs change throughout the project lifecycle. Payments may be delayed while materials and labor must still be paid on time.<\/p>\n Without the right bookkeeping structure, it becomes difficult to answer important questions such as:<\/p>\n \u2022 Which jobs are profitable? [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”89.8%” max_width=”1089px” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”230.5px” custom_margin=”-28px|auto||520px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Construction Bookkeeping Services” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#5FCFC1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#E6D2B0″ text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#001921″ custom_padding=”10px||10px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Schmidt Bookkeeping helps contractors organize and maintain financial records in a way that reflects how construction businesses actually operate.<\/p>\n Our services include:<\/p>\n Monthly Bookkeeping<\/span><\/p>\n Maintaining accurate financial records and keeping your books current.<\/span><\/p>\n Services include:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Bank and credit card reconciliation<\/span> Job Cost Tracking<\/span><\/p>\n Understanding project profitability is essential for construction businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n We help ensure that labor, materials, and subcontractor costs are properly tracked so you can see how each project performs financially.<\/p>\n This provides:<\/p>\n \u2022 Clear job profitability visibility QuickBooks Online can work well for construction companies when it is structured correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n We help configure QuickBooks so it supports construction-specific bookkeeping.<\/p>\n Setup includes:<\/p>\n \u2022 Construction-focused chart of accounts If your books have fallen behind or reports no longer reflect the true financial position of your business, we help bring them back into order.<\/p>\n Cleanup services include:<\/p>\n \u2022 Organizing uncategorized transactions [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Benefits of Professional Contractor Bookkeeping” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#5FCFC1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#E6D2B0″ text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#001921″ custom_padding=”10px||10px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With structured bookkeeping systems in place, contractors gain clearer insight into their business performance.<\/p>\n Benefits include:<\/p>\n \u2022 Understanding which jobs generate profit Instead of relying on guesswork, contractors gain reliable numbers they can use to guide their business.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Who We Work With” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#5FCFC1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#E6D2B0″ text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#001921″ custom_padding=”10px||10px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Schmidt Bookkeeping works with construction businesses such as:<\/p>\n \u2022 Residential remodeling companies These are businesses that want organized financial systems that support their growth without requiring them to become accounting experts.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Let’s Talk about your Business” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#5FCFC1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#E6D2B0″ text_font_size=”20px” background_color=”#001921″ custom_padding=”10px||10px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a contractor looking for clearer financial visibility and reliable bookkeeping, we\u2019d be happy to learn more about your business.<\/p>\n During your consultation we will:<\/p>\n \u2022 Review your current bookkeeping setup [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/calendly.com\/schmidtbookkeeping\/construction-ready_book-review” button_text=”Schedule a Free Construction-Ready Review of Your Books” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#6A56B3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” url_new_window=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Running a construction business means managing jobs, crews, materials, subcontractors, and clients\u2014all while keeping projects on schedule and on budget. 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\u2022 Where is money being spent across projects?
\u2022 Is there enough cash flow to cover upcoming payroll?<\/p>\n
Specialized bookkeeping systems designed for contractors bring clarity to these questions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Expense categorization<\/span>
\u2022 Accounts payable and receivable tracking (Including retainage management and A1A billing)<\/span>
\u2022 Monthly financial reports<\/span>
\u2022 CPA-ready financial records<\/span><\/p>\n
\u2022 Insight into project cost performance
\u2022 More accurate estimating for future jobs<\/p>\n
\nQuickBooks Setup for Contractors<\/span><\/h3>\n
\u2022 Job costing structure
\u2022 Project tracking configuration
\u2022 Organized financial reporting<\/p>\n
\nQuickBooks Cleanup<\/span><\/h3>\n
\u2022 Correcting expense classifications
\u2022 Rebuilding accurate financial reports
\u2022 Preparing books for your CPA<\/p>\n
\u2022 Improved cash flow visibility
\u2022 Reduced financial stress during busy seasons
\u2022 Organized records for tax preparation
\u2022 Better financial decision-making<\/p>\n
\u2022 General contractors
\u2022 Specialty trades
\u2022 Small to mid-sized construction companies<\/p>\n
\u2022 Identify opportunities to improve clarity
\u2022 Discuss solutions tailored to your business<\/p>\n