Bookkeeping for construction companies: built for the field
Your business runs on jobsites, not behind a desk, and your books should keep up with it. We track every job, from the receipts in the truck to the monthly close, so you can see which jobs are making money while there’s still time to act on the ones that aren’t.
If one of these sounds like you, let’s talk
- General contractors, remodelers and specialty trades: electrical, HVAC, plumbing and solar
- You do the books yourself, on evenings and weekends, after the real work is done
- Your office manager or a family member keeps the books on top of everything else they handle
- You have a bookkeeper, but the books and your accountant’s numbers never quite line up at tax time
- Your bookkeeper left or is on leave, and nobody else knows how the books were kept
- Your books are behind or a mess. We start with a one-time clean-up, from $3,000 over three months.
“[The Atlas Team] has been essential to my business.”
They've alleviated the stress of managing our finances, allowing my business partner and me to focus on other aspects of our operations. They've kept us on track from the start and point us to the right apps, programs, and CRM — a one-stop shop for all our accounting needs.
Good Books Mean Informed Decisions and Less Stress
See which jobs make money
Costs coded to every job and billing tracked against the work, so you see each job’s margin while it’s still running, not at year end.
Stop money slipping through
We reconcile your books to the bank every month and triple-check for mistakes, like a vendor paid twice or work that never got billed.
Time back for you and your office
We do the books, with receipt software instead of a shoebox, so nobody’s catching up on evenings and weekends. Have an office manager? We agree who handles what at onboarding.
Books that don’t depend on one person
A team keeps your books, so a resignation, a leave or a vacation doesn’t stop your month-end close.
Numbers in time to act
Your books close within 10, 15 or 20 days of month end, depending on your package, with a monthly management report on how the business is doing.
Books and taxes on the same page
Year-end financials ready for your tax return. If we file it too, our CPA firm, Lewis Group CPAs, works from the same books, so there’s no back-and-forth at tax time.
Sample Job Costing
| What the bid said | What job costing showed | |
|---|---|---|
| Contract price | $86,000 | $86,000 |
| Labor | $24,500 | $29,800 |
| Materials | $31,000 | $33,400 |
| Subcontractors | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Overhead allocation | $8,600 | $8,600 |
| Job profit | $12,400 | $4,700 |
We get you this number so you can fix your bidding.
We’re different than the bookkeepers you’re used to
You’ll enjoy the constant communication, easy-to-understand reports, and meaningful 1:1 coaching you need to push your business forward.
Specialists in the trades
Construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and solar. Job costing and progress billing are the everyday work here, not a learning curve.
Fluent in your software
QuickBooks Online, plus ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro and JobTread integration on the Plus and Pro packages.
Answers in a day or two
Email us any time. We reply within a day on Plus and Pro and two on Essentials, and meet 1:1 monthly, quarterly or annually, depending on your package.
A whole team, one flat rate
Bookkeeper, accountant, payroll setup specialist, cash flow manager and strategic advisor in one place, on flat-rate, upfront pricing.
Your bookkeeping team
Relatable, dedicated, and on your side
The team you’ll work with, from onboarding to your monthly close.
Chris Lewis, CPA
Jenny Page
Nicole Orlando
Liz Collazo
Zach German
Madison Maxwell
FAQs
Construction bookkeeping questions we get
Will you set up my bookkeeping software for me?
Absolutely! We work exclusively with cloud-based accounting software, primarily QuickBooks Online, and offer a full setup of your books during your Onboarding Accounting System Clean Up and Install.
What happens if my books are a complete mess?
Clean-up is a key part of our onboarding process for those who decide to work with us. It’s included in our Onboarding Accounting System Clean Up and Installation, a one-time service designed to build a strong accounting foundation from the start. This includes cleaning up your existing books, putting the right workflows in place, and ensuring accurate, real-time financial reporting moving forward.
What will I receive every month with ongoing bookkeeping services?
Atlas Accounting Group offers three levels of service. What you receive will vary depending on what is most useful to you and what you’ve chosen to invest in. Our Essentials package offers compliance-level services and annual advisory meetings. Our Plus package offers management-level services, including compliance, payroll setup, and quarterly advisory meetings. Our Pro package offers leadership-level services, including financial planning, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, leadership support, and monthly advisory meetings.
Is there anything I need to do each month for bookkeeping?
Your involvement in the accounting process is going to vary based on the service you’re investing in. During onboarding, we work together to clearly determine what responsibilities you (or others on your team) will have.
How much should I be making before I outsource bookkeeping?
There is no exact amount of money you should be making before you hire someone to support your bookkeeping and accounting functions; however, a good rule of thumb is that if you could be spending your time on your business in more valuable ways, you should pay a professional. You didn’t start a business to become an accountant!
Further reading
Construction bookkeeping guides
Download Your Construction Chart of Accounts 2025In the construction industry, you have a million things to track: various projects, materials, suppliers, employees, contractors, tools, bills, and more. Now imagine that you need to find out what you bought for $2,932.32 last February at Home Depot… and why. Perhaps your operations manager or worse, the IRS, needs to see all of the receipts…Read the guide
Deep Dive Into Your Construction Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) | Free Template!Arguably one of the most important elements of running a successful construction business is keeping track of your income and expenses in a way that lets you measure your profitability and plan for your financial future. Though it may sound simple, you’d be surprised just how many construction business owners violate the single, most important…Read the guide
A Simple Guide to Bookkeeping in the Construction IndustryRunning a construction business involves more than just knowing the trade; managing your finances is equally important. Keeping track of your financials is crucial to staying on top of your business, and that’s where bookkeeping comes in. Bookkeeping might sound like a lot of work, but it’s all about keeping organized records of your income…Read the guide
The RIGHT Way to Manage Accounting for Construction ProjectsIf you’re running a construction business, you’ve probably got a million things to juggle—crews to manage, materials to order, jobs to bid on. And somewhere in the middle of all that, the accounting has to get done. But if you’re like a lot of our clients, the financial side can feel confusing (or just straight-up…Read the guide
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