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Why Construction Accountant Is The Best Bookkeeper For Your Construction Company
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Jul 29, 2016
Topics: Contractor Bookkeeping Services, Construction Accounting
Challenges of Getting Good Reports From Your Construction Accounting
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, May 27, 2016
In the world where most people think everything should be Free, Perfect, Now getting good financials from your Construction Accounting System still takes the old fashioned method of hard work and skill.
Most Contractors would never expect or allow their staff out in the field do sloppy; tacky workmanship except where the office is concerned. Most contractors who do beautiful work on the job tend to be a Little messy in their paperwork.
There is only so many hours in the day and not enough hours to do everything.
Highly successful contractors know they need good reports to know where the their company is going, knowledge on what type of jobs to bid and accept. If and when to hire additional employees.
Smart contractors know when to hire someone who has the skill sets that they or their office staff does not have. Make no mistake, managing the paperwork in your construction company requires more than just simple QuickBooks skills. You need someone trained in construction accounting with highly developed skill sets in dozens of online and offline software, not just the basics of how to turn on QuickBooks and write a check.
Think of what it takes to manage your household expenses then multiply that by a factor of 10 then add in employees with all the drama and headaches they bring to your company!
Topics: Contractors Bookkeeping Services
Why Successful Contractors Use Professional Bookkeeping Services
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Feb 12, 2016
What You Should Expect From Your Bookkeeping System
First Important Principle In Construction Accounting:
Everything starts with Cash because Cash Is Fact; Profit Is An Opinion. All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero must be assigned to the proper accounts:
- Income
- Job Deposits
- Payroll
- Taxes
- Cost of Goods Sold (Direct and Indirect Costs including Labor, Material, Other and Subcontractors.
- Other costs including permits, plans, bills from suppliers and purchases on your personal credit cards.
- Overhead
Second Important Principle In Construction Accounting:
Tracking Income properly, Knowing how, when and where to put Customer Estimates, Customer Invoices, Customer Job Deposits and any Retainage Withheld, Vendor Refunds and Rebates.
Good Construction Accounting Is All About the Details
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Topics: Contractor Bookkeeping Services
Pressures of Life, Family Operating Your Unique Construction Company
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Jul 31, 2015
Let me introduce myself, Hi, I’m Sharie when you call
I’m the voice on the other end of the phone
Calls come from Construction Contractors, Wives, Mothers, Bookkeepers, Advisors and others all wanting to find someone to reassure them that they are not crazy and what they expect and what’s expected from them is not unreasonable.
Read MoreTopics: Construction, Construction Psychology, Outsourced Accounting, construction suppport, contractor divorce
Seasoned Builders Knows Exactly What They Need
Builder Accounting begins with a proper QuickBooks setup For Spec Home Builders. and QuickBooks Setup for Custom Home Builders Seasoned Builders understand that their needs are different and more specific than the general and specialty contractors that they hire to complete the project.
Washington State Department of Revenue Sending E-Mail To Contractors
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Wed, Jun 11, 2014
Washington State Department of Revenue is sending emails to all construction Contractors and other business owners
Topics: Washington State DOR Email
Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2014 Resale Certificate
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Mon, Feb 10, 2014
Contractors Should Use Reseller Permits When Buying Items For Resale
The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Who is the customer?
Topics: 2014 Resale Certificate, Washington State 2014 Resale Certificate
Free Customizable Construction Accident Prevention Programs
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Mon, Nov 18, 2013
The Links Below Take You To FREE Downloads
No Form To Fill Out - Just Click And Go!
They are all from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries website. These forms are not perfect and not the best for all construction contractors. And as always, we recommend you have any legal document reviewed by your attorney or legal counsel before using it.
Topics: Free Safety Manual Download, Free Construction Safety Manual Download
Topics: Contractor Lead Services
Bad Bookkeeping Causes Contractors To Distrust Good Bookkeepers
Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Jul 05, 2013
It’s good to see construction moving again. Our goal is to provide FREE Forms and content on our website so that you feel comfortable about WHO We Are and HOW We Help. You may not need our contractors bookkeeping services today, tomorrow, or next week but someday you may in fact need some help.