CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

Construction & Trades Accounting

We help general contractors and subcontractors gain real financials, accurate job costing, and predictable tax visibility so there are no surprises when it matters most.

We provide CPA bookkeeping and ongoing tax planning that gives you clear insight into job profitability, cash flow timing, and expected tax obligations throughout the year.

CPA-Reviewed Financials

Financial statements you can trust for decisions, lending, and tax planning.

Cash Flow & Taxes

Know what's truly available and what must be reserved before deadlines come due.

Job Costing

Know which projects drive margins and which ones quietly drain profit.

Construction worker installing roofing materials on a Fort Lauderdale job site for a project-based contractor

FLORIDA BUSINESS CPA

Who We Work Best With

If you are running a construction & trades business with a growing crew while taking on more responsibility, but still feel unsure about profitability, cash flow, or tax exposure, you have likely outgrown a tax CPA.

Westfront Tax & Accounting works with contractors and subcontractors earning $500K–$5M that want clean financials, predictable tax outcomes, and real insight.

General Contractors

Roofing Contractors

HVAC Contractors

Plumbing & Electrical

Built Specifically for Construction & Trades

Construction & trades accounting is fundamentally different from generic bookkeeping.

Job costing, retainage, fluctuating labor, subcontractors, equipment, and long project timelines create complexity that generic bookkeeping can't handle.

Construction & trades accounting helps you navigate cash timing gaps between projects and show which jobs actually make you money.

Job Profitability

Pinpoint whether your job margins are strong enough to support growth, overhead, and long-term goals.

Job Costing

Track labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment by job.

Tax Optimization

Structure owner compensation, entities, retirement, and machinery & equipment purchases the right way.

Cash Flow Metrics

Structure cash flow and know how much cash is actually available and why.

Person reviewing financial reports and performance metrics on a laptop for business decision-making

Why Construction & Trades Businesses Choose Westfront

Construction and trades businesses do not choose Westfront just to file tax returns. They choose us for an ongoing relationship that goes beyond compliance.

100% U.S. Based

All work is handled internally. We do not outsource overseas.

Technology

We use advanced accounting systems configured to your business needs.

CPA & EA Licensed

Our work is led by licensed professionals with direct oversight and accountability.

Powered by Leading Accounting Technology

Why Profitable Contractors Still Feel Chaos

Many contractors & subcontractors assume chaos is just part of their trade. In reality, it is often the result of outgrowing generic bookkeeping and year-end tax preparation.

As revenue grows and projects overlap, financial complexity increases faster than visibility unless the accounting system is built for it.

Cash moves in and out at different speeds across jobs, payroll, materials, and taxes.

As the business grows, compliance alone is no longer enough.

Construction professionals reviewing plans and business decisions together on a job site

What Real Accounting Looks Like for Construction & Trades Businesses

Real construction & trades accounting is about having the right information at the right time. This is the foundation behind our monthly accounting and advisory services.

Monthly Construction & Trades Accounting & Advisory Plans

Controllership

For established businesses that need forecasting and strategic financial leadership.

Clean financials & reconciliations

Tax filing service

Performance insights

Comprehensive tax planning & advisory

Forecasting & scenario analysis

Priority same-day response

Momentum

For growing contractors who need insight, planning, and better decision support.

Clean financials & reconciliations

Tax filing service

Performance insights

Tax planning & advisory

Essentials

For contractors and subcontractors that need a solid financial foundation.

Clean financials & reconciliations

Tax filing service

We Make Getting Started Simple

We understand that switching accountants is a big decision for your business and for your future. And so we've laid out what to expect from start to finish.

Book a Consultation

We schedule a 15 to 30 minute call to see if we are a good fit. This is an opportunity to share your situation, goals, and concerns with a licensed CPA.

Assessment & Proposal

During the call, we assess your situation and share scope and pricing if it’s a good fit. A custom proposal is delivered to your inbox shortly after.

Foundation Catchup

If your bookkeeping, accounting, or taxes are behind, we bring everything up to date. This phase usually takes between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on complexity.

Ongoing Service

Upon finalizing the catchup phase, we continue working with you on an ongoing basis as your business co-pilot every week.

Professional CPA and business advisor providing proactive accounting and financial guidance to business owners

FULL SERVICE BOOKKEEPING, TAX PLANNING & ACCOUNTING

Reach New Levels of Profitability & Scalability

Most small business accounting revolves around taxes, but that’s just one facet of running a growing and smart business.

Our outsourced accounting service takes all accounting tasks off your team, into the hands of a CPA team for a fraction of the cost, & twice the value.

See beyond the numbers every month

No more tax surprises with proactive CPA services

Understand what drives profit margins

Save time on bookkeeping & focus more on growth

Get strategic CFO reporting to plan, scale, and stay audit-ready

Answers to Common Questions We Receive From Contractors

How is construction & trades accounting different from generic bookkeeping?

Construction & trades accounting aligns income and expenses with when the work is performed, gives you cash flow visibility, and allocates expenses at the job level. This creates an accurate view of job profitability and helps you better plan and structure cash flow.

Do you only prepare taxes, or do you help with planning throughout the year?

Our clients have access to preferred pricing on their annual tax returns. Our core offer is ongoing accounting and advisory on a monthly basis.

What size and type of construction & trades businesses do you work with?

We work best with contractors and subcontractors earning between $500k and $5M in annual revenue.

My books are behind. Can you still help?

Yes, and this is common. As part of your foundation catchup phase, we first bring you up to date with your financials and taxes before transitioning to an ongoing relationship.

Usually, this phase takes between 2-6 weeks depending on complexity.

I have an internal bookkeeper. Do I still need a CPA?

During early stages you can get by with an internal bookkeeper. As revenue and complexity grow, CPA oversight becomes important to structure the accounting, interpret the numbers, and support tax planning and decision-making.

Do you provide auditing or assurance services?

We do not perform audits or formal assurance services directly due to professional independence requirements.

When a client needs an audit, review, or other assurance engagement, we coordinate with independent CPA firms.

Are you located in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, we are based in Fort Lauderdale. We serve construction & trades businesses locally and statewide through a virtual model.

How often should I meet with my CPA?

Quarterly meetings are the minimum to avoid surprises and stay aligned with business decisions.

Westfront Tax & Accounting Florida

Our Core Services

Tax, Bookkeeping & Accounting Services for Small Business

Stacked coins and chess pieces representing strategic tax and financial planning decisions

Tax Planning & Advisory Services

Proactive tax planning with year-round advisory support for your business.

Illustration showing key performance indicators and financial analysis for monthly accounting

Monthly Accounting Services

Turn your numbers into strategy with CFO insights, KPI tracking, and profit optimization.

Professional reviewing financial documents and bookkeeping reports with a calculator

Bookkeeping Services

We’ll do your books weekly, saving you time and protecting you from costly tax mistakes.

Professional calculating payroll information while working on a laptop

Payroll Services

From setup to ongoing management, we handle payroll and contractor payments so you stay compliant and stress-free.