Industries

Construction and trades

Accounting, tax, and advisory services for contractors, specialty trades, and construction companies.

800+
Clients served since 2022
150+
M&A deals closed
Owner-led
Run by someone who has bought and sold companies
Two advisors reviewing printed financial documents together at a desk

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

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.