Specialized Bookkeeping for Contractors & Trades

Your books handled.
Your jobs keep moving.

Northstar handles all the financial record-keeping for contractors and trades businesses โ€” transaction recording, reconciliation, vendor tracking, and monthly reports. Fully managed, set up in 48 hours, flat monthly rate.

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๐ŸŸข Monthly Financial Report โ€” Northstar ยท March 2026
Total Revenue$84,200.00
Materials & Suppliesโˆ’ $31,400.00
Subcontractor Paymentsโˆ’ $18,600.00
Equipment & Vehiclesโˆ’ $6,200.00
Other Expensesโˆ’ $4,100.00
Net Profit$23,900.00

We work with

General Contractors Plumbers Electricians HVAC Companies Landscapers Roofers Painters Construction Firms
48hr
Average setup time
From signing to live books
100%
Done for you
You touch nothing
$0
Setup fee
No hidden charges
10+
Hours saved monthly
Per client on average

Contractors are great at their trade.
Bookkeeping is not a trade.

Most contractors spend 8โ€“12 hours a month chasing receipts, logging expenses, and trying to figure out where the money went. That is time on the job site.

01

You cannot see your real profit per job

Without organized books you have no idea which jobs are actually making you money and which ones are eating your margins.

We record every transaction so you see exactly what each job costs.
02

Tax season is always a scramble

Shoebox receipts and missing invoices mean your CPA charges extra for clean-up โ€” and you still worry about what got missed.

We keep your records tax-ready all year. Your CPA gets clean books.
03

Subcontractor payments are a mess

Tracking what you owe subs, what material suppliers are due, and what clients still owe you is a full time job by itself.

We track every vendor payment and outstanding invoice for you.
04

Your current bookkeeper doesn't understand the trades

Generic bookkeepers don't know the difference between a draw schedule and a progress billing. We do.

We specialize in contractors. We speak your language.
How It Works

Simple, clear, and running
in 48 hours.

1

Book a free call

A 15-minute call to understand your business. We explain what we record, what we don't do, and give you a clear price built around your specific setup.

15 minutes
2

Sign your agreement

Review and sign your service agreement online. Set up flat monthly billing. No setup fee. No long-term commitment required.

5 minutes
3

We set up your books

We connect your accounts, configure QuickBooks, and organize all your financial records within 48 hours of signing.

Within 48 hours
4

Receive monthly reports

Every month you receive a clean, accurate financial report. Your books are always current, reconciled, and ready for your CPA.

Every month

Every task performed.
Every deliverable defined.

We provide financial record-keeping and administrative services only. We are not a CPA firm and do not provide tax advice, audits, or financial planning.

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Transaction Recording

Every bank and credit card transaction entered and categorized in QuickBooks Online each month without exception.

Deliverable: All transactions categorized by the 15th of each month
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Account Reconciliation

Every bank and credit card account matched to your statements until the balance is zero. Every month, without fail.

Deliverable: Reconciliation completed by the 20th of each month
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Monthly P&L Report

A clean Profit & Loss statement generated from QuickBooks showing total income, expenses by category, and net profit.

Deliverable: Report delivered by the last day of each month
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Vendor & Subcontractor Tracking

All supplier invoices recorded, subcontractor payments tracked, outstanding balances organized, and 1099 records maintained throughout the year.

Deliverable: Vendor records updated monthly
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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We record what you owe to suppliers and what clients owe you โ€” keeping your cash position visible at all times.

Deliverable: AP/AR ledger updated weekly
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Tax-Ready Records

Clean, organized QuickBooks records maintained throughout the year so your CPA can file accurately and on time.

Deliverable: Year-end records package in January
Get Started

Ready to see where your profit is leaking?

Book a free 15-minute Profit Leak Audit. We'll walk through your specific setup and show you exactly what we'd fix โ€” no pitch, no slide deck, no obligation.

15

Minutes only

Diagnostic call, not a sales presentation

48

Hour setup

From signing to fully live books

$0

Setup fee

No hidden charges ever

2

New clients/mo

Limited intake โ€” spots fill fast

Book a Free Profit Leak Audit

We only take 2 new contractor clients a month. On the call we'll show you exactly where your books are costing you money โ€” and give you a clear price built around your specific business. No brochures. No guessing.

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No contracts  ยท  No setup fees  ยท  Cancel anytime

Trusted by contractors and
trades businesses nationwide.

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"Finally know what each job actually makes me. The monthly report breaks down materials, labor, and subs so I can see exactly where my money is going. My CPA loves how clean the books are."

MR
Marcus R.
General Contractor ยท Miami, FL
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"I was spending two Sundays a month on my books. Northstar set everything up in two days and now I get a clean report at the end of every month. Should have done this years ago."

JT
James T.
Plumbing Company ยท Denver, CO
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"The subcontractor tracking alone is worth it. I always know what I owe and what I'm owed. No more scrambling at tax time. Everything is organized and ready for my accountant."

KM
Karen M.
Electrical Contractor ยท Chicago, IL
Why Northstar

Built for people who build things โ€”
not spreadsheets.

Ready in 48 hours

From signing your agreement to fully organized books in under 48 hours. Not weeks of onboarding.

Your data stays secure

Your financial records are accessed only by your assigned bookkeeper. Nothing is ever shared outside your account.

One flat monthly rate

No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. One price that covers everything in your plan, every month.

No long-term commitment

Month-to-month. Cancel with 30 days notice. We earn your business every single month.

Contractor-specific expertise

We know job costing, draw schedules, progress billing, and 1099 compliance. Generic bookkeepers don't.

Pricing built around your business

We don't use one-size-fits-all pricing. Your rate is based on your transaction volume and complexity โ€” built with you on the call.

Ready to get your books off your plate?

Book a free 15-minute call. We will walk you through exactly what we record, what we deliver, and what it costs โ€” built around your specific business.

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No contracts No setup fees Books ready in 48 hours Cancel anytime