Accounting for Builders, Contractors & Trade Professionals

Financial Systems Built for Project-Based Construction & Trade Businesses

Construction and trade businesses don’t fail because of poor workmanship—they struggle when project costs aren’t tracked accurately, estimates don’t match reality, and invoices don’t reflect true job profitability.

At Tullis Consulting, we provide construction-focused accounting, bookkeeping, and virtual CFO services designed specifically for builders, contractors, and trade professionals who manage projects, estimates, change orders, and progress billing.

We help you connect your field operations to your financials, so every estimate, invoice, and project tells the real story of your business.


Who We Work With

We support:

  • Residential and commercial builders

  • General contractors and subcontractors

  • Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, roofing, and specialty trades

  • Remodelers and home improvement companies

  • Project-based service businesses using estimating and job management software

If your business runs on projects instead of simple invoices, our services are designed for you.

 

Our Solutions for Contractors & Building Trade Professionals

 

Project & Job Costing

  • Track labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead by project

  • Compare estimated vs. actual job costs

  • Identify profit leakage before it becomes a problem

  • Clear job profitability reporting inside QuickBooks Online

Estimates, Invoices & Progress Billing

  • Proper accounting treatment for estimates and change orders

  • Progress invoicing and retainage tracking

  • Clean linkage between jobs, invoices, and revenue

  • Reduce billing errors and cash flow delays

 

Contractor Bookkeeping Services

  • Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations

  • Vendor bills, subcontractor payments, and reimbursements

  • Payroll coordination and labor cost tracking by project

  • Accurate financial statements you can trust

Virtual CFO Services for Builders & Contractors

Our virtual CFO services give you financial oversight without hiring in-house:

  • Monthly project margin reviews

  • Cash flow forecasting tied to active jobs

  • Budgeting and cost control support

  • Financial systems that scale as projects grow

You gain clarity, discipline, and confidence in every financial decision.

 
 

Why Builders & Trade Professionals Choose Tullis Consulting

  • Deep experience with project-based accounting

  • Clear understanding of estimating, invoicing, and job costing

  • QuickBooks Online specialists for construction businesses

  • Plain-English financial insights—no accounting jargon

  • Proactive guidance focused on profitability and growth

We don’t just record transactions—we help you understand which projects make money and why.

 

Get Financial Clarity on Every Project

If you’re a builder, contractor, or trade professional looking for accurate project costing, clean invoicing, and connected financial systems, we’re ready to help.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see how we can support your construction business.