Construction Bookkeeping Services

Accurate, job-costed, and compliance-ready bookkeeping for construction companies and contractors.

Build a Strong Financial Foundation for Your Business

Every successful build starts with a solid foundation, and the same goes for your finances. Between client billing, subcontractor payments, equipment costs, and payroll, managing your books can quickly become a full-time job.

At Remote Quality Bookkeeping, we specialize in construction bookkeeping services designed for builders, general contractors, and specialty trades. Our team of expert construction bookkeepers helps you track every dollar from estimate to final invoice, so your projects stay on time, on budget, and profitable.

With over two decades of experience providing bookkeeping services to the construction industry, we understand the complexities of project-based accounting, retainage, and compliance reporting. We’ll keep your financials organized and audit-ready so you can focus on building.

The Risks of Poor Construction Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for construction businesses is far more complex than standard accounting. Without proper systems in place, it’s easy for errors to pile up—and small mistakes can lead to big financial headaches.

Cash Flow Challenges

Unpaid invoices and delayed reimbursements can leave you short on funds to pay your crews or purchase materials.

Inaccurate Job Costing

Without precise tracking, you won’t know which projects are profitable or where your costs are overrunning.

Payroll & Subcontractor Errors

Prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll reports, and 1099 tracking demand close attention to detail.

Retainage & Progress Billing Issues

Improperly managed retainage can distort your income and create billing disputes at project completion.

Regulatory & Tax Compliance Risks

Construction companies face unique tax codes and labor laws. Inaccurate reporting can lead to penalties or audit issues.

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Bookkeeping & Accounting Services for Construction Companies

Job Costing & Profit Tracking

We categorize every labor hour, material, and expense to ensure accurate job costing and real-time profitability tracking.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

Stay on top of client invoices and vendor payments. Our construction bookkeepers handle billing cycles and ensure you get paid on schedule.

QuickBooks Setup & Support

We integrate your books with QuickBooks and your project management systems for seamless data flow and instant access to critical reports.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

Receive accurate monthly financial statements, WIP (Work in Progress) reports, and reconciliations that show exactly where your business stands.

Why Choose Remote Quality Bookkeeping for Construction

Generic bookkeepers often struggle to handle the complexity of construction accounting. RQB’s dedicated construction bookkeeping services are built specifically for your industry, with systems that simplify project tracking, payroll, and compliance.

Specialized Construction Expertise

We understand retainage, progress billing, WIP reports, and job costing—the essential pieces of bookkeeping for construction businesses.

A Complete Financial Team for Less

For one affordable monthly fee, you get access to CPAs, CFOs, ProAdvisors, and certified construction bookkeepers who know your industry.

Custom Reporting for Projects

From project-specific P&Ls to cash flow dashboards, we deliver the data you need to evaluate job performance and company growth.

Secure Remote Access

Upload receipts, review reports, and track profitability from anywhere using our encrypted cloud-based system.

Proven Experience

For over 20 years, RQB has helped construction companies nationwide stay organized, profitable, and audit-ready.

Hear From Our Construction Bookkeeping Clients

“We can’t say enough! After years of an unreliable bookkeeper, RemoteQualityBookkeeping.com came in and had us up to date within the first week. We love the service, prompt attention, reliability, and accuracy. We are running smoothly with your services!!”
Bob Eldridge

President, Boston Flooring Company, Inc. Easton, MA

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.

Construction Bookkeeping FAQs

What makes construction bookkeeping different from standard bookkeeping?

It involves job costing, progress billing, and retainage tracking—specialized accounting tasks that require deep industry understanding.

Can RQB integrate with my dental practice management software?

Yes. We manage payroll for employees and subcontractors, prepare certified payroll reports, and ensure prevailing wage compliance.

Do you offer payroll support for dental offices?

Absolutely. Our reports show detailed cost breakdowns and profitability for every job so you know where your margins stand.

Can you help me prepare for tax season?

We can connect QuickBooks with your project management tools to keep your financials fully aligned with on-site operations.

Do you serve construction companies nationwide?

Yes. RQB’s remote model allows us to support construction businesses in all 50 states efficiently and securely.