Manufacturing Accounting & Cost Accounting Services
Accurate, production-ready financial management for manufacturers, fabrication shops, and industrial operations.
Financial Precision That Drives Stronger Manufacturing Performance
Manufacturers depend on efficiency, accuracy, and tight control over costs. But between raw materials, labor, overhead, inventory valuation, and complex production cycles, manufacturing accounting requires far more detail than standard bookkeeping.
At Remote Quality Bookkeeping (RQB), we specialize in manufacturing accounting that supports every stage of your production process. From job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking to inventory reconciliation and margin analysis, we help manufacturers maintain clear, accurate, and actionable financials.
With more than 20 years of experience supporting small and midsize companies across the U.S., we ensure you have the financial clarity needed to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and grow profitably.
Why Manufacturing Accounting Requires Specialized Expertise
Without proper financial management, freelancers face challenges that can directly impact income, taxes, and long-term stability.
Unpredictable Cash Flow
Manufacturing has unique complexities that make traditional bookkeeping insufficient. Without accurate systems tailored to production, costs can quickly spiral or become hidden.
Complex Inventory Tracking
Manufacturers must manage raw materials, in-process goods (WIP), and finished product inventory — each with a different valuation and costing method.
Job Costing & Work-In-Progress Challenges
If material, labor, and overhead costs aren’t allocated correctly, profitability becomes unclear, and project forecasting suffers.
Overhead Allocation Errors
Improper allocation of overhead (utilities, machine hours, depreciation, supervision, etc.) leads to distorted product costs and incorrect pricing.
Cash Flow Gaps
Long production cycles make forecasting harder — especially when expenses hit before revenue does.
Compliance, Tax, & Reporting Requirements
Manufacturing businesses must adhere to strict accounting standards for COGS, inventory valuation, and cost allocation.
Accurate cost accounting for manufacturing is essential to controlling margins, improving efficiency, and making informed production decisions.
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Manufacturing Accounting Services We Provide
Job Costing & Work-In-Progress Tracking
We monitor labor, materials, and overhead to calculate actual production costs and track WIP.
Inventory Management & Valuation
Our team manages raw materials, WIP, and finished goods using FIFO, weighted average, or your preferred costing method.
COGS Tracking & Cost Allocation
We ensure direct and indirect costs are allocated properly allocated to reveal accurate margins and product-level profitability.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Support
We manage vendor invoices, material purchases, customer billing, and credit terms to strengthen cash flow.
Financial Statements & Management Reporting
Monthly reports include production margins, overhead variance analysis, and cost-per-unit trends to support smarter operational decisions.
Forecasting & Budget Support
We help manufacturers plan materials purchasing, labor costs, machine overhead, and production cycles with accurate financial forecasting.
Manufacturing Accounting Software Integration
We work with QuickBooks, ERP tools, and inventory software to centralize your financial and operational data.
Why Manufacturers Choose Remote Quality Bookkeeping
Whether you run a fabrication shop, assembly operation, or full-scale production facility, you need more than generic bookkeeping — you need industry-specific financial accuracy.
Deep Manufacturing Accounting Expertise
We understand cost accounting, WIP, overhead allocation, and the financial demands of production environments.
A Full Accounting Team for Less
For one affordable monthly fee, you gain access to bookkeepers, accountants, payroll specialists, and CFO-level oversight — without hiring in-house staff.
Custom Production & Cost Reports
We provide insights on cost overruns, unit economics, labor efficiency, and margin trends.
Secure Remote Access & Real-Time Support
Get financial clarity from anywhere with secure cloud access.
Over 20 Years of Proven Experience
We help manufacturing companies maintain clean books, optimize margins, and stay audit-ready year after year.
Hear From Our Manufacturing Clients
“RQB gave us the job costing clarity we were missing. We now understand our true production costs and can price with confidence. They’ve transformed how we operate.”
Production Manager
Industrial Manufacturing Firm.
Pricing
All prices below are subject to review of books and business needs
Starting at
$229/month*
Starter
Monthly expenses below $15k 25-50 Transactions
Starting at
$299/month*
Venture
Monthly expenses from $15k to $30k 50-75 Transactions
Starting at
$389/month*
MOST POPULAR
Monthly expenses from $30k to $80k 75-150 Transactions
Ask about our starting business discount
Custom*
Contact for Quote
Monthly expenses over $80k
Custom-tailored services created to scale with your business as it grows.
Starting at
$125/month*
Payroll
All Filings Included
No Surprise Fees like Direct Deposit, W2, 940, etc.
User friendly interface for Employees AND Employers
Final Prices Subject To Quote
Every plan comes with a dedicated bookkeeping team to handle your monthly books. Plans include bank & credit card downloads, reconciliation, and monthly reporting. If your business requires custom services, you may be custom priced.
Manufacturing Accounting FAQs
Why is accounting in manufacturing more complex than regular bookkeeping?
Manufacturers must track inventory states (raw, WIP, finished), allocate overhead, calculate production costs, and analyze margins with precision.
Can RQB handle inventory valuation and COGS calculations?
Yes. We manage FIFO, weighted-average, and other cost methods and ensure COGS is calculated accurately.
Do you support ERP or manufacturing software integrations?
Absolutely. We integrate accounting tools with your production, inventory, and operations systems.
Can you track profitability per job or production run?
Yes. Job costing, WIP reporting, and cost-per-unit analysis are core parts of our service.
Do you support manufacturers nationwide?
Yes. RQB provides secure, remote accounting support to manufacturing companies across all 50 states.