Cash flow between draws
Materials and payroll go out before progress payments come in.
Industries · Construction Companies
Accounting & Tax Services for Construction Companies in Northern Virginia
Job costing, progress billing, retainage and subcontractors make construction books more complex than most. We keep your books accurate by job, your payroll and 1099s on time and your taxes planned, so you can focus on building. We serve general contractors, remodelers and specialty trades across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland from our base in Ashburn.
5.0 on Google28 reviewsJob costing
Project snapshot
- Costs coded to each job
- Progress invoices sent
- Retainage tracked
- Subcontractor W-9s on file
Know which jobs make money before you bid the next one.
Why construction accounting is different
The financial challenges construction companies face
Every job has its own budget, schedule and cash flow. Without job costing, a busy year can still lose money.
Job costing
Labor, materials and subcontractor costs need to be tracked by job to see true profit.
Retainage & progress billing
Amounts held back until a job is finished have to be tracked and collected.
Subcontractors & 1099s
W-9s, insurance certificates and year end 1099s for every sub.
How we help
See pricing
Accounting services for construction companies
Construction bookkeeping
Monthly books with costs coded to each job, so your reports show profit by project.
Accounting & BookkeepingBookkeeping cleanup & catch-up
Behind after a busy season? We reconcile past months and get you current.
Cleanup & Catch-upBusiness tax preparation
Returns for contractors structured as LLCs, S corps and partnerships, filed on time.
Business Tax PreparationTax planning for owners
Plan equipment and vehicle purchases, owner pay and estimated taxes around your jobs.
Tax PlanningPayroll services
Payroll for field crews and office staff, plus 1099s for your subcontractors.
Payroll ServicesQuickBooks Online setup
Projects, cost codes and progress invoicing set up in QuickBooks Online.
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
Why firms choose us
A finance partner that understands construction
With over 30 years of combined experience, our team keeps your company's books accurate, compliant and ready for tax season. Learn more about our firm.
Confidential by default
Secure document sharing and strict privacy for your company's financial data.
Flat monthly pricing
Plans start at $395 a month, with no hourly surprises.
100% remote
Work with us from anywhere in Virginia, Maryland or DC.
A dedicated contact
One person who knows your company and answers within one business day.
From our blog
Helpful guides
1099-NEC Rules for Small Businesses: The $2,000 Threshold for 2026, Deadlines and How to File
Who needs a 1099-NEC, the new $2,000 threshold for 2026 payments, 1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC, the February 1, 2027 deadline, penalties and how to file.
Cash vs Accrual Accounting: Which Method Is Right for Your Small Business?
Cash vs accrual accounting explained with examples: how each works, the 2026 IRS $32 million test, taxes, switching methods and QuickBooks Online tips.
Hiring Your First Employee in Virginia: A Payroll Checklist
Hiring your first employee in Virginia: payroll registrations, new hire reporting within 20 days, required forms and the payroll filings that follow.
FAQs
Construction accounting questions
Can you set up job costing in QuickBooks Online?
Yes. We set up projects and cost codes in QuickBooks Online so labor, materials and subcontractor costs are tracked by job, and we review job profitability with you each month.
Can you handle 1099s for our subcontractors?
Yes. We collect W-9s as you bring on new subs and file 1099s each January.
Do you work with specialty trades and remodelers?
Yes. Along with general contractors, we work with remodelers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC companies, roofers, painters and other trades.
Do you work with contractors on federal jobs?
Yes. Many of our construction clients also bid on government work. We set up job costing that holds up for those contracts. See our government contractor page.
How much does accounting for construction companies cost?
Monthly plans start at $395 and depend on your transaction volume and number of accounts. See our pricing page for details.
Can you help if our books are behind?
Yes. Our bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up service gets past months reconciled before we move you to a monthly plan.
Do you work with construction companies outside Ashburn?
Yes. We work remotely with clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland.
Serving construction companies across Northern Virginia
From our Ashburn office, we work remotely with construction companies in Ashburn, Leesburg, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria, as well as Washington, DC and Maryland.