“Jordan at Peacock has been a huge help keeping our books straight. Running a construction business, I don't have time to sit on QuickBooks all day. He stays on top of everything and I always know where we stand.”
Industry Challenges
The financial headaches you're already dealing with
Progress Billing Is Its Own Full-Time Job
AIA pay applications, change orders, percentage-of-completion tracking. If your billing doesn't match your schedule of values, you're leaving money on the table or holding up payments. We keep your billing organized so you get paid on time.
Prevailing Wage Jobs
Government jobs mean certified payroll reports, prevailing wage tracking, and compliance documentation. One mistake and you're dealing with audits. Your payroll provider prepares the certified payroll reports. We record the labor cost by job in QuickBooks so your books match what was reported.
Retainage Ties Up Your Cash
10% held back on a $500K job is $50K sitting in someone else's account. We track retainage receivable and payable on every project so you know exactly what's owed to you, what you owe subs, and when it's due for release.
Juggling Multiple Projects at Once
You've got three jobs running, each with different subs, material costs, and timelines. Without job-level tracking, your P&L is one big blur. We break it down by project so you see which jobs are profitable and which ones need attention.
What We Handle
Tailored services
- Job costing and per-project profitability tracking
- AIA billing and pay application support
- Labor cost tracking by job, matched to your payroll provider's reports
- Retainage receivable and payable management
- Subcontractor payment tracking and 1099 prep
- Equipment and vehicle depreciation tracking
- Lien waiver and compliance documentation
- Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet
Recommended Services
Services that fit your business
Monthly Bookkeeping
From $399/moMonthly bookkeeping services that run like clockwork. Your books closed by the 15th. Every single month. No chasing, no reminding, no wondering where you stand. Just clean numbers you can actually use to run your business.
Learn moreCatch-Up Bookkeeping
$399 to $20,000+ flat fee, free assessment firstBehind on your books? We fix that. Six months behind. Two years behind. Total QuickBooks disaster. We have seen it all and cleaned it all up. No judgment, just results.
Learn moreQuickBooks Cleanup
$500 to $5,000+ flat feeYour QuickBooks is telling you lies. The P&L doesn't match reality. Transactions are uncategorized. Duplicates everywhere. Your CPA charges extra because they have to fix the books before filing. We fix all of it. Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor based in Cranberry Township, PA, near Pittsburgh, working with business owners across the US.
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Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
At a Glance
Peacock Bookkeeping Services provides bookkeeping for contractors and construction companies. We handle job costing, AIA billing, retainage tracking, and 1099 prep for subcontractors. Job-level tracking in QuickBooks shows which projects are profitable instead of one blurry P&L. Plans start at $399 per month, and most contractors fit the Growth plan, from $599 per month. We're based in Cranberry Township, PA, near Pittsburgh, and work with business owners across the US. Call (412) 407-7420 for a free financial health check.

