Organized books from day one
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Accounting & Tax Services for Government Contractors in Northern Virginia
New to government contracting or just won your first award? We set up simple, organized books, track your costs by contract and keep your taxes on schedule, so you can focus on delivering the work. Our government contractor accounting is built for small and new contractors across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland, from our base in Ashburn.
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Contract ready books
- Books set up for your first contract
- Costs tracked by contract
- Invoices sent on time
- Payroll and taxes handled
Simple, organized books that grow with your contracts.
Starting out in government contracting
What small government contractors need from their books
You do not need a complicated system to get started. You do need clean books that show what each contract costs and earns.
Costs tracked by contract
Know what each contract costs you and whether it is profitable.
Invoicing & getting paid
Accurate invoices sent on time so government payments are not delayed.
Taxes & year end
Business returns, payroll taxes and estimated payments handled on schedule.
How we help
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Accounting services for small government contractors
Monthly bookkeeping by contract
Simple monthly bookkeeping with income and costs tracked by contract.
Accounting & BookkeepingBookkeeping cleanup & catch-up
Books not ready for your first contract? We clean them up and get you current.
Cleanup & Catch-upBusiness tax preparation
Returns for contractors structured as LLCs, S corps and C corps, filed on time.
Business Tax PreparationTax planning for owners
Plan owner pay and estimated payments around contract cash flow.
Tax PlanningQuickBooks Online setup
QuickBooks Online set up to track costs by contract from the start.
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisorSoftware we work in
QuickBooks Online or Unanet: we work in both
Most new contractors start in QuickBooks Online. As contracts grow, many move to Unanet, a system built for government contractors. Because we work in both, you can start simple and switch when the time is right, without changing accountants.
QuickBooks Online
- Books set up with costs tracked by contract or project
- Simple invoicing for your first awards
- Payroll and taxes handled in one place
- A low cost way to start clean
Unanet
- Built for project accounting and government contracts
- Timekeeping and labor costs tied to each project
- Indirect costs organized as your contracts get more complex
- We keep your books and reports current inside Unanet
Not sure which fits? We will look at your contracts and tell you honestly whether QuickBooks Online is still enough. See our QuickBooks ProAdvisor services.
Why firms choose us
A finance partner for growing contractors
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.
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FAQs
Small government contractor questions
We are new to government contracting. Can you help?
Yes. We help small and first time contractors set up organized books, track costs by contract and stay on top of taxes and payroll.
Do we need complicated accounting software?
Not to get started. For many small contracts, QuickBooks Online set up to track costs by contract is a good foundation. If your contracts grow more complex, we also work in Unanet and can help you decide when to make the move.
How much does accounting for government contractors 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 government contractors outside Ashburn?
Yes. We work remotely with clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland.
Serving government contractors across Northern Virginia
From our Ashburn office, we work remotely with government contractors in Ashburn, Leesburg, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria, as well as Washington, DC and Maryland.