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How can a QuickBooks Solution Provider help me?

Written by QuickBooks Construction Experts | Tue, Nov 14, 2023

A QuickBooks Solution Provider can offer valuable services to construction companies by helping them streamline their financial and accounting processes using QuickBooks. They also provide many consulting services to help you select the right tools to help your business run more efficiently.  

When you employ the right software and tech solutions, you can spend less time on paperwork and more time on growing your business.  

Here are some of the key roles and services a QuickBooks Solution Provider can offer to construction companies, specialty contractors, and trade professionals:  

1. Software Selection and Installation:

    • Assess the specific back, front, and mid-office needs and requirements of your company. 
    • Recommend the appropriate QuickBooks version (e.g., QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online) and 3rd party add-ons specific to your business structure and needs. 
    • Assist with the installation and setup of the software. 

2. Customization:

    • Customize QuickBooks settings to align with the construction company's workflows and chart of accounts. 
    • Set up classes or categories to track different construction projects or job sites. 
    • Develop custom reports for various team roles and needs.  

3. Training:

    • Provide training sessions for the construction company's staff so they feel confident using QuickBooks and its 750+ app integrations for invoicing, expense tracking, and payroll. 
    • Train employees on how to use QuickBooks and its app integrations for job costing, which is crucial in the construction industry to track project expenses and profitability. 
    • Training for how to use integrated technology solutions  

4. Integration:

    • Integrate QuickBooks with other software systems commonly used in the construction industry, such as project management software or estimating software. 
    • Ensure that data flows seamlessly between QuickBooks and these systems, reducing manual data entry and errors. 

5. Troubleshooting and Support:

    • Offer ongoing technical support and assistance with any issues or questions related to QuickBooks. 
    • Troubleshoot problems and provide solutions to ensure smooth operations. 

6. Reporting and Financial Analysis:

    • Create customized reports to help construction companies analyze their financial performance, including job cost reports, profit and loss statements by project, and cash flow forecasts. 
    • Assist in budgeting and forecasting to help construction companies plan for future projects and expenses. 

7. Compliance and Tax Planning:

    • Ensure that the construction company complies with tax regulations and industry-specific accounting standards. 
    • Help with tax planning to optimize deductions and minimize tax liabilities. 

8. Upgrades and Maintenance:

    • Stay up-to-date with QuickBooks software updates and recommend upgrades when necessary to take advantage of new features and improvements. 

9. Data Security:

    • Implement data security measures to protect sensitive financial information. 

10. Scalability:

    • Plan for the company's growth and scalability, ensuring that QuickBooks can adapt to changing needs. 

In summary, a QuickBooks Solutions Provider can play a crucial role in helping construction companies effectively use QuickBooks to manage their finances, track project costs, and make informed financial decisions. Their services can lead to improved efficiency, accuracy, and financial control within construction and contracting businesses. 

To learn more about QSPs who are experts in construction businesses, or to book a free consultation, visit our directory. 

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