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CONSTRUCTION · CANADA-WIDE SUPPORT

Construction bookkeeping & tax support.

Build with a clearer view of your numbers.
Projects move quickly. Your bookkeeping should keep pace. We help Canadian construction businesses organize job costs, supplier invoices, subcontractor payments and outstanding records so tax time starts with reliable books.
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BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK

Bookkeeping that fits your business.

01

Job costs you can follow

Separate materials, labour, equipment and overhead by project to understand where money is going.

02

Subcontractor records in order

Bring invoices, payment records and contractor details together for a more organized year-end review.

03

Cash flow between milestones

Keep customer deposits, progress invoices, holdbacks and supplier balances visible.

SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE

Clear records. More useful conversations.

A busy project schedule can hide unpaid invoices and costs that have not yet reached the books. Regular reconciliation helps you spot those gaps before making decisions about the next job.
Effortless Accounting supports Canadian business owners with catch-up bookkeeping, ongoing recordkeeping, business tax filing and accounting support. We start by understanding your business structure, existing systems and outstanding work.

YOUR STARTING CHECKLIST

What to prepare

  • Bank and credit card statements
  • supplier and subcontractor invoices
  • project estimates and billing schedules
  • payroll reports
  • equipment purchase and financing records
  • prior returns and CRA correspondence.
Missing something? Tell us what you have. Please use the contact form for an initial enquiry; we’ll explain how to share financial documents securely.

ONE CLEAR PLAN

Catch up, file with clearer records, stay organized.

Catch-up bookkeeping

Behind on the books? We review the periods involved, reconcile the records available and identify missing information.

Business tax filing

Prepare for outstanding and upcoming filings with organized books and a scope tailored to your business.

Accounting & CRA support

Understand your reports and bring together the records needed to respond to questions or CRA correspondence.

QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU START

Construction bookkeeping FAQs

Yes. We review the records available, identify gaps and agree on a practical approach to separating project activity. The level of detail depends on your source documents.

Yes. We first review the outstanding periods, your available records and any urgent correspondence. We then explain the proposed work and information needed. Timing depends on scope and document completeness.

We review transaction volume, business structure, payroll, sales channels and catch-up work before recommending a flat-rate package. You receive the proposed scope and price before work begins. See how our packages work.

We support businesses across Canada remotely. Start with a consultation and we will explain how to provide records and stay in touch.

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LET’S MAKE THE NEXT STEP EASIER

Tell us where things stand.

A few months behind or several years of records to sort out? Start with a conversation. We’ll explain the scope and next steps.