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Bookkeeping for contractors and trades businesses
You're running crews, ordering materials and chasing invoices. Lindsey keeps the books, tracks profit by job, and stays on top of sales tax and 1099s so nothing comes back to bite you.
What contractors get
- Job costing by project
- Materials, labor and subcontractor costs tracked per job
- Progress billing and deposit tracking
- Subcontractor W-9 collection and 1099-NEC filing
- Sales and use tax on materials
- Payroll for your crew
- Vehicle and equipment tracking
- Cash flow planning for slow seasons
- Clean financials for bonding and bank loans
Trades I work with
Plumbers, electricians, HVAC, builders, roofers, landscapers and more
Monthly bookkeeping from $125/mo. Payroll and catch-up work quoted separately.
From a client
A plumbing shop's take
“Lindsey has been a major benefit to our small plumbing shop! She has simplified the most difficult part of my job by tackling complex sales tax regulations with grace and ease! She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I 10/10 recommend her services!”
Contractor bookkeeping questions
What is job costing?
Job costing tracks income, materials, labor and subcontractor costs for each job, so you can see which jobs make money and bid future work with confidence.
Do you handle 1099s for subcontractors?
Yes. W-9s are collected during the year and 1099-NEC forms are prepared and filed in January.
Can you help with Colorado sales and use tax?
Yes. Colorado sales tax can be complex because many home-rule cities collect their own tax separately from the state. Lindsey tracks what applies to your business and keeps filings current.
Know which jobs actually make money.
Book a free 20-minute consultation. Lindsey will look at where your books stand and give you a clear quote.