Accounting for Commercial Contractors
General contractors
Specialty subcontractors
Commercial construction companies
Smillie & Jackson CPAs handle reviewed financial statement engagements for licensing and bonding, along with WIP reporting and job costing to keep your projects financially aligned and profitable.
Growing a construction business requires more than winning projects
You need accurate job costing, dependable financial reporting, and systems that keep pace with growth. We help contractors build the accounting foundation needed to make confident decisions and improve profitability.
We do not know which jobs are actually profitable
Payroll takes too much time and creates too many headaches
Job costing is inconsistent or unreliable
Financial statements arrive too late to be useful
Cash flow feels unpredictable
We are growing, but our accounting systems have not kept up
We spend too much time managing accounting instead of running projects
Challenges We Hear from Contractors
We have helped many contractors solve these same challenges.
Experience supporting growing contractors
Strong job costing expertise
Payroll and workforce reporting support
Tax, accounting, and reporting under one roof
Fixed-fee pricing
Dedicated accounting team
Scalable systems built for growth
Experience with complex ownership and entity structures
Why Contractors Choose Smillie & Jackson
Better Job Costing. Better Visibility. Better Decisions.
When accounting systems are designed correctly, contractors gain clearer insight into project profitability, stronger cash flow visibility, and more confidence when making growth decisions.
Common Questions
Why do commercial contractors need specialized accounting?
Construction accounting is fundamentally different from most industries. Job costing, work-in-progress reporting, payroll allocation, retention, and project profitability all require specialized processes and reporting.
Can you help with job costing?
Yes. Job costing is one of the most important tools contractors have for understanding project profitability. We help contractors establish reliable job costing processes and reporting.
Do you work with contractors that have multiple entities?
Absolutely. Many of our clients operate multiple entities, divisions, or related businesses. We help provide consolidated reporting and financial visibility across the organization.
Can you help with reviewed financial statements for bonding and licensing?
Yes. We can assist qualified clients with reviewed financial statements and other reporting needs often required by sureties, lenders, and licensing authorities.
Ready for Better Financial Visibility?
Let's discuss your accounting systems, job costing processes, and growth goals. We will help determine whether we are the right fit for your business.