Industries
Construction and trades
Accounting, tax, and advisory services for contractors, specialty trades, and construction companies.
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Overview
Construction businesses face challenges that most industries do not. Long project cycles, progress billing, retainage, bonding requirements, and fluctuating labor costs make accurate financial reporting difficult. Edler Zain works with general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and home service companies to provide the accounting structure and tax planning these businesses require.
Common challenges
Job costing and work-in-progress reporting
Cash flow management across long billing cycles
Bonding and lender reporting requirements
Multi-state payroll and sales tax compliance
Equipment purchases and depreciation planning
Succession and ownership transition
How we help
Our services for construction and trades companies include:
Who we serve
General contractors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, and other specialty trades with revenue between $1 million and $30 million.
Schedule a consultation
Speak with a member of our team about your business. We will review your current situation and outline how we can help.
Frequently asked questions
Which accounting systems do you support?
We work with QuickBooks Online, Sage, Foundation, and most construction management platforms.
Can you prepare financial statements for bonding and banking?
Yes. We prepare the financial statements, WIP schedules, and supporting reports that sureties and lenders request.
Do you handle multi-entity and multi-state companies?
Yes. Multi-entity structures and multi-state payroll and sales tax filings are common for construction companies and are part of our standard engagement.
What is your typical monthly close timeline?
Ten business days after month-end following the initial cleanup period.