Accounting for Contractors in the PNW
Top Pains We See:
- • Hard to track job profitability in real-time
- • Progress billing and WIP (work in progress) gets messy
- • Equipment costs and depreciation are confusing
How We Help
Job Costing Setup
Track labor, materials, and overhead per job so you know which projects make money.
Progress Billing
Clean AR aging and progress billing workflows to get paid faster.
Equipment Tracking
Depreciation schedules, equipment tracking, and Section 179 planning.
Tax Planning
Quarterly tax estimates, owner pay optimization, and S-Corp election timing.
Certified Payroll (if needed)
Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage compliance for public works projects.
Seattle Electrical Contractor: $42K tax savings
A 12-person electrical contracting firm came to us with zero job costing and inconsistent AR. We implemented job-level tracking in QuickBooks, cleaned up their WIP schedule, and elected S-Corp status. Result: Clear job profitability, faster collections, and $42K annual tax savings through optimized owner compensation.
Suggested Package
Monthly Accounting + Quarterly Tax Plan
Starting at $1,200/mo
Includes job costing setup, monthly close, progress billing support, and quarterly tax planning sessions.
Learn more about monthly accounting →Frequently Asked Questions
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Book a 20-minute intro call to discuss your contracting business.