Bookkeeping for Contractors

Bookkeeping services tailored for small contractors in the construction and trade sectors. Let us handle the ledgers while you focus on your projects.

Serving Northern California Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping Co., LLC understands the priorities of small contractors: adequate profit margins, securable surety bonding, and minimal tax payments. You want to run your business profitably, and we want to help you do it. It all starts with accurate bookkeeping. Let’s work together.

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online is the accounting software we use to help our clients. QuickBooks Online is an accessible software that integrates with a wide range of applications.

Virtual Workflows

Electronic communications, document sharing, and multi-access tools decrease delays and increase visibility of a business’s profitability.

Monthly Reporting

Monthly financial statements promote transparency so you know how your business is performing, and which projects or customers are most profitable.

let’s get started

Work Process

01

Schedule a Call

Schedule a call to determine if your business meets our criteria and how we can help you best.

02

Diagnostic & Estimate

We receive an Accountant Invitation from you via QuickBooks and review your ledgers. We provide you with an honest assessment and estimate.

03

Onboarding

After contract acceptance, bookkeeping workflows are established to streamline communication and reporting.

Designed to Scale with you

Offers

Solo Trade

Best for independent tradesmen, handymen, solo operators.

$500

per month

Monthly reconciliation (3 accounts)

Monthly Financial Reports

Weekly Receipt Tracking

Account Payable & Accounts Receivable

Quarterly 941 Filing*

W-9 Collection & 1099 Filing*

Annual Tax Coordination with CPA

Growing Crew

Best for contractors with 2-10 employees or heavy subcontractor use.

$900

per month

Monthly reconciliation (5 accounts)

Monthly Financial Reports

Weekly Receipt Tracking

Job Costing

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Quarterly 941 Filing*

W-9 Collection & 1099 Filing*

Annual Tax Coordination with CPA

Premier Contractor

Best for single-entity contractors managing more than 10 employees in addition to subcontractors.

$1,800+

per month

Monthly reconciliation (unlimited)

Monthly Financial Reports

Monthly WIP Reports

Weekly Receipt Tracking

Weekly Job Cost Reports

Tracking Change Orders

Tracking Retainage

AIA Billing

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Quarterly 941 Filing*

W-9 Collection & 1099 Filing*

Annual Tax Coordination with CPA

*Contractor covers filing fees.

Add-Ons

Clean-Up

$150

per unreconciled month

Reconciling backlogged books, correcting Chart of Accounts, or entering/recategorizing past transactions.

Set-Up

$150 – $300

one-time fee (price dependent on degree of set-up needs)

QuickBooks Online setup, Google Drive system organization, Google Workspace email setup.

Contractor Bookkeeping Co., LLC

Providing tailored bookkeeping services for small contractors in the construction and trade sectors of Northern California. Guaranteed accurate financial records, timely reporting, and personalized support, allowing you to focus on your projects.

What industries specifically do you offer bookkeeping?

General and specialty contractors doing up to $5MM in annual revenue, including residential builders, heavy civil engineer (road & bridge) contractors, roofers, HVAC, electricians, concrete, landscaping, and more.

Is QuickBooks the only accounting software you use?

QuickBooks Online is the preferred software for accounting. We can help contractors transition to cloud-based software for accessibility and security purposes.

Do you do payroll and tax prep?

At this time, payroll and tax prep are not offered services at Contractor Bookkeeping Co., LLC. We do file the following forms for our clients:

  • 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, & 1096
  • 941 & 940
Do you only service contractors in Northern California?

Our primary market is small contractors of Northern California, but we are willing to help small contractors throughout all of California.

Do you charge hourly?

We charge flat rates for services.

What is the best way to become a client?

Schedule a call with Michelle here or send an email to [email protected] to see how Contractor Bookkeeping Co., LLC can help your business.