If you’re a bookkeeper working with a construction company, you know things get complicated fast. QuickBooks can make things a lot easier, but only if it’s set up the right way. At Chamberlain and Good Company, we help construction companies in Jeffersontown get their QuickBooks accounts working like they should for fewer errors, better visibility, and a whole lot less stress come tax time. Start with the Chart of Accounts For construction, it needs to reflect the unique categories your company deals with: labor, materials, subcontractors, permits, and equipment rentals. If the chart of accounts is too generic, your reports won’t tell you anything useful. We help you set it up so you can see what’s driving each job’s cost, which areas need tightening up, and where profits are really coming from. Use Classes and Jobs the Right Way Using QuickBooks’ “Jobs” feature lets you track income and expenses for each one separately. That means you can stop guessing and start knowing, down to the dollar, how each project is performing. Add “Classes” into the mix, and you can also track financials by crew, location, or type of service. Done right, this setup gives you the kind of detail that makes monthly reviews actually helpful, not just another report to ignore. Track Payroll and Labor Costs Accurately In QuickBooks, payroll needs to be mapped correctly to match job costing. That means linking hours and wages to the right projects, not just dumping everything into “Payroll Expense” and calling it a day. We help you configure time tracking and payroll tools in a way that keeps things organized and audit-ready, while also helping the business make smarter staffing decisions. Set Up Vendors and Subcontractors Separately Too often, subcontractors get lumped into general expenses. That creates problems when it’s time to send 1099s or review spending. Setting up each subcontractor as a vendor in QuickBooks lets you track payments properly, stay compliant, and avoid year-end surprises. Plus, having vendor-specific records gives you leverage when it comes to cost comparisons and long-term planning. Make Reporting Easy and Useful Once the system is set up right, QuickBooks can give you exactly the info you need, including gross profit by job, unpaid invoices, labor efficiency, and more. But you’ll only get useful reports if things are tracked the right way from day one. We work with construction bookkeepers to build out custom reporting tools that show what matters most, without digging through a pile of spreadsheets to find it. Let’s Get QuickBooks Working for the Job At Chamberlain and Good Company, we help construction companies and their bookkeepers in Jeffersontown set up QuickBooks for real-world use, not just out-of-the-box templates. If your current setup isn’t giving you clarity, or if you’re starting fresh and want to do it right the first time, we’re ready to help. Reach out to us today. We’ll help you build a system that supports every job, every crew, and every dollar.