Bookkeeping For Contractors

04/08/2026

Contractors: If your bookkeeping is behind, messy, or not ready for tax filing, you are not alone. At Bookkeeping For Contractors, we help construction businesses with clean ups, catch ups, and ongoing monthly bookkeeping support. Our goal is to help you get your books organized, current, and reliable so you can make informed decisions for your business. Below are a few of our add on services:

*Draw Assistance/ Submission
*AR/AP & Email Management
*Vendor Tracking: COIs, W9s, Contractor Agreements
*Insurance Audit Management
* Job Costing & Project tracking for Budget vs Actuals
* Project Mgmt App Integration
* Payroll Integration (Gusto, ADP, Paychex, etc)

If you have been putting it off because it feels overwhelming, that is often where we step in and help you best. We are based in Utah and are happy to talk through what support would be most helpful for your company in a free consultation. With every consult comes a free diagnostic review of your QBO account.

Visit our website for mor information www.bookkeepingforcontractors.com or email me direct at [email protected]

03/31/2026

If tax season came and went and your books still are not where they need to be, you are not alone.

At Bookkeeping for Contractors, we help construction business owners get caught up, cleaned up, and supported moving forward. We also offer ongoing bookkeeping, job tracking, draw support, vendor document collection, 1099 filing, lien waivers, accounts payable and receivable, and more.

Our goal is to help business owners spend less time behind a desk and more time leading their team, serving customers, and growing the business.

If you need help getting your records in order or want a professional review of how your books appear, reach out. We offer free quotes and diagnostic reviews.

Comment below or connect with us at www.bookkeepingforcontractors.com

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12/18/2025

Paying the IRS isn’t fun, but it usually means your business is doing well. It helps you qualify for loans, build business credit, and trust your numbers when making decisions. Avoiding taxes shouldn’t be the goal.

For example: buying a new pickup just to lower your tax bill when your current fleet is working fine. That truck loses value the moment you drive it off the lot and doesn’t create more work, revenue, or growth if it isn’t actually needed.

In many cases, it’s more cost-effective for the owner to take a draw, pay the taxes, and keep the business cash strong rather than tying money up in an asset that won’t move the company forward and may create additional unnecessary debt.

If it doesn’t make cash, it doesn’t make cents.

09/26/2025

⏳ Filing an extension is common. We understand, you’ve got a lot on your plate as a business owner. But letting things go beyond that extension? That’s when penalties and interest start stacking up fast… and no contractor needs that extra stress or financial burden.

The good news: you don’t have to face it alone. 💪 Our clean-up services help you catch up, prevent bigger headaches, and get back to focusing on what you do best building your business.

✨ With 8+ years serving the construction industry, we know the challenges you face and how to lighten the load. Here are just a few ways we support our clients:

Judgment-free zone with zero expectations, just support and guidance

Document & SOP creation, plus secure view-only bank/credit card access

Document tracking to stay IRS compliant

Responsive communication through a secure client portal

Vendor tracking (COI collection, W9s, Workers’ Comp audits)

Project management software integration

Draw assistance, accounts payable & receivable support

📲 Visit us at www.bookkeepingforcontractors.com
to schedule your free consultation and see if we're a good fit for you.

Kierston Ward - Owner/Founder

09/24/2025

✨ The September 15th tax deadline has come and gone and if you weren’t ready, you’re not alone. Contractors juggle job sites, crews, clients, and deadlines every single day. It’s no wonder tax prep sometimes gets pushed to the back burner when an owner is feeling burnt out.

The good news? You don’t have to carry that stress alone. We offer clean-up services to get your books in order and lift the weight off your shoulders so you can get back to focusing on building, not bookkeeping.

👉 Don’t let another tax deadline sneak up on you unprepared. We’re here to help with clean up, month to month, vendor tracking, software integration, and quickbooks account creations.

Reach out to us at www.bookkeepingforcontractors.com to schedule a free consultation and see if we're a good fit for your company!

09/03/2025

Tax Deadline for most extensions is Sept 15th (that's less than two weeks away). When it comes to bookkeeping: Waiting may feel necessary. Telling yourself you’ll “deal with it later.” may seem like a viable option. That limbo is where stress piles up, opportunities are missed, and costly mistakes sneak in. Procrastination and increased stress only get worse from there.
Here’s the truth:
✅ You didn't become a construction contractor to bookkeep
✅ You're not broken for struggling - It's not your strength
✅ Bookkeeping is a marathon, it shouldn't be an annual sprint.
✅ Your CPA can’t do their best work without clean records.
If your bookkeeping isn’t buttoned up, now is the time to act. We bookkeep for individual business owners in construction.
👉 Don’t wait until the 2025 tax deadline.
www.bookkeepingforcontractors.com - schedule a free consultation with me to find your starting line

Specializing in 1:1 bookkeeping support, consulting, and comprehensive bookeeping courses for contractors. Our expert team offers personalized solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of the construction industry, ensuring your books are accurate and up-to-date.

08/17/2025

As many of you know I'm on the executive board of the Utah PWB and we're putting on a fun & innovative event his month for women in construction. The Walk Your Plans event is a guided facility tour + Lunch is included with your ticket. 🥪✨

📍 Location: Lehi, UT
🗓️ Date: August 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 11a-1p
🎟️ Tickets: Scan the QR Code to RSVP

Spots are limited, grab yours now and bring your questions - See you soon!

07/12/2025

📊 4 Points For Taking Control of Your Bookkeeping & ensuring you have the right support!

1️⃣ Organization
Tailor your Chart of Accounts so every dollar falls into the right bucket and your month-end close becomes a breeze.

2️⃣ Vendors
Onboard subcontractors confidently. Know which docs to collect, when to verify insurance and who needs a 1099.

3️⃣ Customers
Master progressive invoicing and accounts receivable. Get paid faster, reduce late-payment headaches and improve cash flow.

4️⃣ Streamline
Self-paced modules plus live coaching calls help you nail your weekly, monthly and annual checklists, so you spend less time on books and more time on projects.

🔍 Scan the QR code on the flyer to join our QuickBooks setup course designed just for contractors and their wives. Reclaim your evenings and build a clear financial future together!

07/06/2025

⏰ Bookkeeping taking too much of your time? ⏰

Our Bookkeeping for Contractors Course gives you:
• Lifetime access to 90+ self-paced modules - Covering all things bookkeeping!
• Live coaching calls twice a week for ongoing support
• Hands-on guidance from the owner of a construction bookkeeping firm!

Already, our students have:
✅ Completed year-end reports for smooth tax filing
✅ Learned to track projects in QBO and create Draw spreadsheets
✅ Finished workers’ comp audits with confidence

Scan the QR code to enroll and reclaim your schedule. Be the bookkeeping partner your family and business deserve! 📲

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from Bookkeeping for Contractors! 🛠️📊

Freedom means more than fireworks, it’s the luxury of closing the laptop on time, flipping burgers with friends, and watching fireworks with the kids because your books are already squared away. Our team keeps every invoice, bill, and project cost in check so you can build a business and a life you love.

Tell us: Which project or family tradition makes you proud to celebrate today? Share a pic or tag us, we’d love to cheer you on!

Stay safe, enjoy the BBQ, and relish that work-life balance. Your books are handled.

07/01/2025

Let’s talk every business owner's worst fear: Audits. Did you know that if you misreport your taxable income by more than 25% that it could trigger an additional 6 year audit for a total of 7? When an auditor reviews your books, they focus on three key areas:

Source documents
• Receipts, invoices, bank statements – all organized and easy to find

Third-party data
• Your numbers need to match W-2s, 1099s, mortgage interest statements, etc.

Deductions and credits
• Home office, vehicle expenses, meals & entertainment, depreciation – to make sure you're using your company funds for company purposes

A tidy chart of accounts makes life easier for everyone! I'm not trying to scare anyone, just telling it how it is. As an added resource comment CoA below and I’ll send our firm’s chart of accounts in CSV format so you can upload it straight into QuickBooks Online.