Cost & Job Accounting for Contractors and Trades
Whether you’re a general contractor, HVAC installer, plumber, electrician, or restoration company, we work virtually nationwide to streamline your bookkeeping, payroll allocations, and overhead tracking. Our process lets you run Simpro for operations and rely on us for the accounting intelligence behind every job.
Description
RL Accounting Services is a U.S.–based accounting firm focused on construction and specialty trades. We integrate directly with Simpro to deliver precise job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, and percent-complete revenue recognition—giving contractors a real-time view of project profitability. Our team helps you turn Simpro job data into GAAP-compliant financials, monthly management reports, and actionable insights so you can bid confidently and protect margins.
RL Accounting Services partners with Simpro to give contractors full financial clarity on every job. We connect Simpro’s field data directly to detailed job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, and GAAP-compliant reporting so you always know where your money is going and which projects are profitable.
RL Accounting Services partners with Simpro to give contractors full financial clarity on every job. We connect Simpro’s field data directly to detailed job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, and GAAP-compliant reporting so you always know where your money is going and which projects are profitable.
Our team supports general contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, roofers, and other trade businesses across the U.S., providing monthly management reports, cash-flow forecasting, and CFO-level advisory. Whether you need accurate bookkeeping, percent-complete revenue recognition, or strategic growth insights, we help you turn Simpro job data into actionable financial intelligence—driving stronger margins and sustainable growth.
Services
Cost & Job Accounting
Full job-cost tracking integrated with Simpro to show true profitability on every project.
Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
Accurate percent-complete revenue recognition and WIP schedules for clear financial insight.
Monthly Management Reporting
Detailed job profitability, overhead allocation, and cash-flow reports for better decision-making.
CFO-Level Advisory
Budgeting, forecasting, and strategic guidance to help contractors grow with confidence.
Reviews
FAQ
Regular bookkeeping just tracks income and expenses. Cost and job accounting digs deeper — every expense is tied to a specific job, so you know exactly which projects are profitable and which aren’t.
Absolutely. We support general contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, roofers, and more. If your work is project-based, cost/job accounting will keep you profitable.
Yes. Most bookkeepers and CPAs focus on tax prep and compliance. Cost accounting gives you real-time insight into job performance, overhead allocation, and cash flow — the numbers you actually need to run your business day-to-day.
Yes, we go beyond bookkeeping. We analyze your jobs, overhead, and cash flow to provide strategic insight so you can make smarter business decisions.