You Build the Projects.
We'll Handle the Books.
Job costing, subcontractor payments, equipment depreciation, and tax preparation — get a dedicated U.S.-based bookkeeper who understands the financial reality of running a contracting business.
Contractor Finances Are Some of the Most Complex in Any Industry.
Project-based revenue, fluctuating cash flow, subcontractor payments, and equipment costs — most bookkeepers don't understand the trades well enough to help you.
Job Costing That Actually Works
You need to know whether each job made money — not just overall. Without per-job cost tracking, you don't know if your pricing is right, where you're losing margin, or which project types are worth bidding.
Subcontractor Payment Tracking
Paying subs correctly, issuing 1099s, and documenting their work is a constant source of IRS risk for contractors. One misclassified payment or missing 1099 can trigger an audit.
Cash Flow Feast and Famine
Construction cash flow is notoriously unpredictable — big deposits come in, then everything goes quiet. Without organized books and monthly statements, you can't plan for slow periods before they hit.
Equipment and Vehicle Costs
Trucks, trailers, tools, and heavy equipment are major assets with specific depreciation rules. Without proper tracking and Section 179 planning, you're leaving significant tax deductions on the table every year.
Tax Time Is Always a Scramble
Most contractors live on the job site all year and deal with the financial fallout in March. Reconstructing a year of job costs and expenses from bank statements is painful, expensive, and avoidable.
Materials vs. Labor Categorization
Separating materials, labor, subcontractor costs, and overhead is critical for accurate job profitability — and for filing correctly. Generic bookkeepers lump everything together and your numbers become meaningless.
A Bookkeeper Who Understands How Contractors Make Money
We build your QuickBooks around how your contracting business actually operates — job by job, trade by trade — so you always know what each project earns, what your overhead costs, and what you owe at tax time.
- Job costing by project — know your true profit or loss on every job
- Subcontractor payment tracking and 1099s — zero IRS exposure
- Materials, labor, and overhead separated — meaningful numbers, not a blended mess
- Equipment and vehicle depreciation — every asset tracked, Section 179 applied
- Monthly P&L and cash flow reports — plan ahead instead of reacting
- Tax preparation and filing — every deduction captured, professionally filed
📋 Job Cost Report — Current Projects
✓ All TrackedEverything We Handle for Your Contracting Business
Your dedicated bookkeeper covers every financial angle — from job costs to year-end tax filing.
Job Costing by Project
Revenue, labor, materials, and subcontractor costs tracked per job so you know what each project actually earned.
Subcontractor Payments & 1099s
All sub payments tracked throughout the year and 1099-NEC forms prepared at year-end — zero IRS exposure.
Equipment & Vehicle Depreciation
Every truck, trailer, and piece of equipment depreciated correctly with Section 179 applied to maximize deductions.
Materials vs. Labor Separation
Job costs broken down by category — materials, labor, and overhead — for meaningful profitability analysis.
Cash Flow & Monthly P&L
Monthly profit and loss statements and cash flow reports so you can plan ahead for slow seasons and big purchases.
Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation
Every account balanced monthly — no missing transactions, no mystery charges, no end-of-year surprises.
Tax Preparation & Filing
Professional business tax returns prepared and filed. Every deduction captured — no missed write-offs.
Tools & Supply Expense Tracking
Small tools, safety equipment, and job supplies correctly categorized as expenses or capitalized based on IRS rules.
Direct Bookkeeper Access
Call or email your dedicated bookkeeper any time — same person every month who knows your jobs and your business.
Contractors Leave More Money on the Table at Tax Time Than Almost Any Other Industry
Vehicle mileage, home office, tools, equipment depreciation, Section 179, subcontractor expenses — there are more deductions available to contractors than most business types. We make sure you capture every one.
Vehicle & Equipment Deductions
Every work vehicle, trailer, and piece of heavy equipment tracked for maximum depreciation and mileage deductions.
Tools & Materials Write-Offs
Tools, safety gear, and job materials categorized correctly throughout the year — so nothing is left unclaimed.
Professional Returns, Filed on Time
We prepare and file your business return — S-Corp, LLC, or Schedule C — accurately and on time, every year.
Plans Built for Contractors at Every Stage
No hidden fees. No setup costs. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
Solo Contractor
Perfect for owner-operators and small crews with up to 150 monthly transactions.
- Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliation
- Job costing by project
- Dedicated bookkeeper
- Up to 150 transactions/mo
- Tax preparation add-on available
Growing Contractor
For contractors with crews, multiple subs, and higher monthly project volume.
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 400 transactions/mo
- Subcontractor & 1099 tracking
- Monthly bookkeeper calls
- Unlimited phone & email support
Construction Company
For established contractors, construction companies, and multi-entity operations.
$659/month
- Everything in Growth
- Up to 750 transactions/mo
- Annual tax filing included
- Multi-entity support
- Dedicated account manager
Large crew or complex structure? Let's talk custom pricing →
Contractor Bookkeeping Questions
Yes. We set up QuickBooks with job costing classes so every project has its own income and expense tracking — materials, labor, subcontractors, and overhead separated by job. At the end of each project you get a clear profit or loss per job, so you can see exactly where you're making money and where you're not.
Yes. We track all subcontractor payments throughout the year and prepare 1099-NEC forms for every sub who meets the threshold. We also flag any classification issues — workers who should be W-2 employees vs. legitimate 1099 contractors — before they become IRS problems.
We track every vehicle, trailer, and piece of equipment as a fixed asset with the correct depreciation schedule. We also apply Section 179 expensing where appropriate to accelerate your deductions in the year of purchase. This is one of the biggest tax advantages for contractors and we make sure you capture all of it.
Yes. Tax preparation is available as an add-on on Starter and Growth plans, and is included on our Scale plan. We prepare your business return — whether you're an LLC, S-Corp, or sole proprietor — using the organized books we've maintained all year. No scrambling, no missed deductions.
Yes — and this is one of the most common situations we see with contractors. We offer catch-up bookkeeping to clean up months or years of backlogged records before starting your monthly service. Once you're current, we maintain everything going forward so it never gets this way again.
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Accountlet LLC provides bookkeeping and tax preparation services and does not offer Audit, Review, or Attestation Services. Prices shown are starting rates. Final pricing based on transaction volume and services selected.