Accounting Setup for a Construction Company

Industry

Construction & Contracting

Services Provided

Job Costing • Payroll Management • Project Profitability Reporting

Location

Dallas, Texas

Engagement Duration

Since October 2023

The Challenge:

A mid-size construction company struggled with:

  • Job costing errors across multiple projects
  • Inconsistent subcontractor payments
  • Poor visibility into project profitability

Our Solution

  • Implemented job costing in QuickBooks with cost codes
  • Integrated Gusto to manage W-2 staff and 1099 contractors
  • Built project profitability reports for each site

The Results

After just six months of working with us, the business experienced tangible improvements:

Metric Before After
Job Cost Accuracy Inconsistent 98% accurate
Payroll & Payouts Delayed On-time with automation
Profitability Insights Missing Project-specific dashboards

Key Takeaways

  • Job costing accuracy is crucial for bidding and profit tracking.
  • Subcontractor and staff payroll must be automated and compliant.
  • Real-time profitability helps contractors grow strategically.

Client Testimonial

Getting job costs under control changed everything. Now we bid smarter and finally understand where our profits go.

Operations Manager, Commercial Construction Firm

Dallas, TX

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