Bookkeeping for electricians
Electrical work mixes quick service calls with jobs that run for weeks. Material costs move, and a long job can tie up cash before it pays. I keep your books current so you know where every job stands.
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What I handle for electricians
Wendy Ballou, Chief Nailer
- Purchases and payments sorted by job
- Bills entered and payments scheduled
- Work-in-progress (WIP) reports
- Job cost reports: budget next to actual cost
- Monthly financial statements and a review call
What makes electricians’ books different
Material costs that move
Wire and equipment prices change. If materials aren’t tracked by job, a job can look fine on paper and still lose money.
Jobs that run for weeks
Longer jobs need a clear picture of what’s been spent and what’s left. Work-in-progress reports show that without guessing.
Bills that can’t slip
Suppliers and subs expect to be paid on time. When bills get entered and paid on time, suppliers and subs keep showing up for you.
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