Contractors: Wondering where all the money went?
We keep the books, cost the jobs, and plan the taxes — one team, so you always know where your business stands.
What gets clearer
Track labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, overhead, and owner pay so busy work does not hide thin margins.
Learn more about job costingUse current numbers to think through payroll, hiring, trucks, equipment, bills, and growth before the money is already committed.
Learn more about cash planningKnow what to set aside, review tax moves before December is over, and keep the books ready when filing season arrives.
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Accounting support with a personal touch
Strategic Accounting helps construction business owners keep cleaner books, plan ahead, and make more confident decisions with numbers they actually understand.
Client reviews
“I couldn't be happier with their service. Their communication is excellent, their pricing is fair, and the level of individual attention they give my business is something I haven't found anywhere else … Highly recommend them to any contractor or builder looking for a bookkeeper they can actually trust.”
“I’ve been working with Ian for several years, and he’s been a tremendous help in making sure my taxes are done correctly and on time. … I especially appreciate his video recap, where he walks through the details and highlights anything that needs extra attention.”
What we deliver
Clear books, tax that respects how you run jobs, and field-ready advice — not generic templates.
Timely close, clean reports and payroll or bill payments on time.
Structure and reporting so you can see margin by job, phase, or cost code — without drowning in spreadsheets.
Florida-focused compliance and proactive planning so tax season is predictable, not a scramble.
Credentials & software
Ian is licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Our team holds certifications in QuickBooks, Buildertrend, and Xero, and we work regularly with the other software contractors commonly use.
Service area
Based in Safety Harbor near Tampa — we work remotely with construction firms and contractors across the state.
Latest notes
Practical notes on deadlines, Florida compliance, and running cleaner books — written for construction firms and contractors.
Florida Trades & Construction
Five reasons a construction job looks profitable on paper while cash stays tight: cost variance, fixed-price risk, demand swings, shared crews, slow payments.
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Florida Trades & Construction
What construction cost codes are, how to set them up as Products and Services in QuickBooks Online, and when an NAHB or MasterFormat list fits your trade.
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Bookkeeping & Financials
Revenue, direct costs, gross profit, overhead, net income: how a contractor's income statement is laid out, what to watch each month, and why profit isn't cash.
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Operations & Profitability
Fixed price, cost plus, time and materials, or unit price: what each contract type means for your margin and your risk, plus modifiers and change orders.
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Taxes
How S corporation contractors get the health insurance deduction in 2026: run premiums through payroll, watch the earned-income cap, and mind family attribution.
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