Answers to common questions from construction businesses and small business owners considering Counting Construction Beans.
Construction bookkeeping involves tracking income and expenses by individual job or project, not just by month. It includes job costing, progress billing, retainage, change orders, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting — details a general bookkeeper typically isn't trained to handle. Because Counting Construction Beans specializes in construction, your books are set up to reflect how contractors actually operate and get paid.
Construction is our specialty . That said, we also work with a select number of small businesses and startups outside the construction industry that need dependable general bookkeeping.
Not at all. While we're based in Wichita, Kansas, we work with clients remotely nationwide using secure, cloud-based tools. Most day-to-day bookkeeping doesn't require an in-person meeting.
A QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor has completed training and certification through Intuit to demonstrate expertise in setting up, managing, and troubleshooting QuickBooks. This means fewer errors, faster setup, and cleaner reporting for your business.
A bookkeeper handles the day-to-day recording of financial transactions — categorizing expenses, reconciling accounts, running payroll, and producing reports. A CPA typically focuses on tax filing, tax strategy, and higher-level financial or audit work. Many businesses use both: a bookkeeper to keep the books accurate throughout the year, and a CPA at tax time. We're happy to work alongside your CPA or tax preparer.
Yes. Bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up work is one of the most common projects we take on — whether your books are a few months behind or you're not confident they're accurate. We'll assess where things stand and walk you through what it will take to get current.
We work primarily in QuickBooks (Online and Desktop). If you're not currently using QuickBooks, we can help you get set up, or discuss whether your current system is the right fit.
Reporting frequency depends on the service plan you choose. Most clients receive monthly financial reports (profit & loss, balance sheet, and job costing reports for construction clients), with additional reports available on request.
Both. We offer ongoing monthly bookkeeping support as well as one-time projects such as bookkeeping cleanup, QuickBooks setup, or catch-up work for a specific period.
Pricing depends on the size of your business, the complexity of your books, and the level of support you need. After a free consultation, we'll provide a clear, upfront quote — so you always know what to expect, with no surprise fees.
Reach out through the contact form or give us a call to schedule a free consultation. We'll talk through your current bookkeeping situation, your goals, and how Counting Construction Beans can help — with no obligation.
Yes. We use secure, encrypted, cloud-based tools for sharing documents and accessing your financial data — the same standards used by accounting professionals nationwide. Your information is never shared with third parties.
