Looking for construction bookkeeping resources you can actually use? This library covers job costing, WIP and billing, QuickBooks Online setup, Buildertrend and JobTread integrations, cash flow forecasting, and fractional CFO strategy, all built specifically for contractors, not generic small businesses.
Every guide, video, and article here comes from real client work. Beyond Books Solutions works exclusively with construction businesses nationwide, fully remote, so nothing in this library is theoretical. It’s what we actually use to keep contractors’ books clean and their cash flow predictable.
Most construction accounting problems come down to the same handful of issues: job costs that don’t reflect reality, WIP schedules that are never updated, cash flow surprises that could have been forecasted, and QuickBooks files that were never set up for construction in the first place. The resources below are organized around fixing exactly those problems, not generic bookkeeping advice repackaged for contractors.
Whether you’re a general contractor, a remodeler, a specialty trade, or running a growing construction company that’s outgrown your current bookkeeping setup, you’ll find something here that applies directly to how your business actually runs.
Downloadable guides on construction job costing, WIP and billing, QuickBooks setup for contractors, and pricing for profit. Download one guide or the entire library at once.
Ebooks →Short videos on construction bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online for contractors, and financial strategy, covering the same topics we walk clients through every week.
Video Tips →Articles on construction finance: job costing, cash flow forecasting, tax changes for contractors, common bookkeeping mistakes, and the systems that keep construction businesses profitable.
Blog →Practical breakdowns of the platforms we work in every day: QuickBooks Online, Buildertrend, and JobTread. How to set each one up for construction accounting, what to connect, and where contractors usually get it wrong.
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Our ebooks are short, focused guides built to solve one specific problem at a time: setting up job costing correctly, catching WIP and billing errors before they hurt cash flow, configuring QuickBooks Online for construction, and pricing jobs so your margin holds up. Each one is written from real client work, not general bookkeeping theory, so you can apply it the same day you read it.
If you’d rather watch than read, our video tips cover the same ground in short, practical walkthroughs: how to read your job costing reports, what to check in QuickBooks Online each month, and where contractors most often lose track of their numbers. New videos are added regularly as we run into new questions from clients.
Our blog goes deeper on the topics that shift from year to year: tax changes affecting construction contractors, updates to QuickBooks Online and Buildertrend, and the accounting mistakes we see most often across our client base. It’s the place to check for anything time-sensitive that isn’t covered in the ebooks or tools.
Our tools section breaks down the platforms contractors actually use day to day: QuickBooks Online, Buildertrend, and JobTread. You’ll find setup walkthroughs, integration guides, and honest comparisons to help you decide which platform fits your business, and how to configure it correctly for construction accounting once you do.
A small selection of recent or high-impact resources, curated for contractors evaluating Beyond Books and for clients looking for actionable references on specific topics.
Significant tax changes are coming for construction in 2026, but they only pay off if your bookkeeping is properly organized.
A downloadable guide that shows you how to see the real profit on every project before it’s too late.
A quick video walkthrough on keeping your books clean without burning hours on it.
How we configure QuickBooks for construction accounting, and where contractors usually get it wrong.
Absolutely! You’re not alone — and we’ve seen it all. One of the first things we do is catch your books up and make sure everything’s clean, clear, and ready to build on.
We’ll also communicate directly with your CPA to ensure taxes are filed on time, so you can finally have peace of mind and clarity about your numbers.
Beyond Books Solutions is a fully U.S.–based team of seasoned construction accounting professionals serving contractors nationwide.
You’ll have a dedicated Bookkeeper managing your daily financials and a Controller or CFO overseeing accuracy, strategy, and long-term growth.
Our team includes accountants with CPA and CCIFP credentials, plus deep experience with construction management software like Buildertrend, JobTread, Jobber, and Knowify — ensuring your books, budgets, and job costing align perfectly with your operations.
Beyond Books Solutions is a fully U.S.–based team of seasoned construction accounting professionals serving contractors nationwide.
You’ll have a dedicated Bookkeeper managing your daily financials and a Controller or CFO overseeing accuracy, strategy, and long-term growth.
Our team includes accountants with CPA and CCIFP credentials, plus deep experience with construction management software like Buildertrend, JobTread, Jobber, and Knowify — ensuring your books, budgets, and job costing align perfectly with your operations.
Every construction business runs differently, so we build a simple, personalized process that fits your workflow.
That might mean:
Our goal is to make your bookkeeping seamless and accurate — without adding extra admin work to your team.
We don’t do generic bookkeeping — we specialize exclusively in construction.
Our team understands your world: job costing, cost codes, draws, retainage, bids, and change orders.
We deliver expert-level accuracy and insight — the kind you’d expect from an in-house Controller or CFO — at a fraction of the cost.
With hundreds of contractors served nationwide and 5-star reviews on Google, we know what actually works to keep your books clean, your cash flow predictable, and your profits growing.
We integrate seamlessly with the tools you already use — including Buildertrend, JobTread, QuickBooks Online, Knowify, and others.
Our team helps you set up proper job costing, sync budgets automatically, and ensure that your financial data matches your project data — every time.
Our pricing depends on the size and complexity of your construction business, but we always provide a flat monthly rate — no hourly billing or surprise fees.
Each plan includes weekly (or daily) bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, job costing, and ongoing communication with your dedicated team.
Schedule a quick discovery call and we’ll send a transparent quote within 24 hours.
Not at all — we work with general contractors, home builders, and specialty trades of all sizes.
Whether you’re running a two-person crew or managing multi-million-dollar projects, our bookkeeping system scales with you.
Our goal is to give every contractor — big or small — access to accurate financials and actionable insights.
We go beyond basic bookkeeping — our CFO services include cash flow forecasting, KPI tracking, job profitability analysis and more.
You’ll have monthly financial reviews with your CFO, so you can make confident, data-driven decisions and grow your business sustainably.
Most contractors see cleaner books, faster reporting, and a clear view of their job profitability within the first 90 days.
We focus on immediate wins: catching up your books, fixing job costing errors, and setting up dashboards so you always know where your money is going.
Yes — we handle that for you. Your bookkeeper and Controller will coordinate directly with your CPA to make sure everything is ready for tax season.
That means no more chasing documents or explaining transactions — we keep your accountant in the loop so you can stay focused on running your jobs.