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Bookkeeping that knows what a job costs.

Monthly books, payroll and job costing for small trade businesses, so you know which jobs make money before the season ends.

Job #214: Panel upgrade

Example job profit report
Invoiced$8,400
Materials−$2,150
Labor−$3,020
Subcontractor−$600
Profit$2,630 (31%)

What we handle for you

Monthly bookkeeping

Every transaction categorized, accounts reconciled, and a clear report by the 10th. Behind on the books? We catch you up first.

Job costing

Materials, labor and subs tracked per job, so you can price the next one with confidence.

Payroll and 1099s

Crew payroll, subcontractor payments and year-end forms filed on time.

Invoicing and collections

Invoices sent promptly and overdue balances followed up, so cash keeps moving.

Sales tax and quarterlies

Numbers ready for your estimated payments and filings, with no surprises in April.

WIP reporting

Work-in-progress schedules showing earned revenue, billings and over/under billing on every open job.

Less paperwork, thanks to app integration

Jobber integration

Hours, job details and materials from Jobber flow straight into the books, so nothing gets re-typed.

Receipt capture with Dext

Snap a photo of a receipt on site and Dext reads it, then it’s matched to the right job and category.

Your monthly price includes your Dext and QuickBooks Online (QBO) plans.

Built for people who work with their hands

  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • HVAC
  • Roofers
  • General contractors
  • Landscapers
  • Painters
  • Concrete and masonry

How it works

  1. Free intro call

    We look at your current setup and what you need.

  2. We take over the books

    We connect to your bank, card, payroll, Jobber and Dext.

  3. You get clear numbers

    A monthly report in plain language, with job profit included.

Ready to see where your money goes?

Send a quick note about your business and we’ll reply within one business day.

brians@scaleledgerbookkeeping.com