Service Business Bookkeeping
BOOKKEEPING FOR HVAC, PLUMBING & SERVICE BUSINESSES
You keep Pittsburgh running. We'll keep your books as tight as your work, so you know which jobs actually make you money.
Industry Challenges
THE FINANCIAL HEADACHES YOU'RE ALREADY DEALING WITH
Which Jobs Are Actually Profitable?
You're busy all the time, but are you actually making money on every job? Without proper job costing, you're guessing. We track revenue and expenses by job so you see exactly which ones are worth your time and which ones aren't.
Contractor 1099s Are a Headache
Using subcontractors? You need to track every payment and issue 1099s at year-end. Miss one and you're looking at IRS penalties. We track all contractor payments throughout the year so there's no scramble in January.
Equipment and Vehicle Expenses Add Up
Trucks, tools, equipment. You've got serious money tied up in assets. We track depreciation, maintenance costs, and fleet expenses so you know the true cost of keeping your operation running.
Seasonal Cash Flow Swings
HVAC companies know this well. Summer and winter are slammed, spring and fall are slow. We help you plan for the slow months so you're not scrambling to cover payroll when work dries up.
“My books were a mess when I first contacted Peacock Bookkeeping Services. Jordan handled the clean-up quickly and professionally, caught several errors, and got everything back in order. Their knowledge of bookkeeping systems saved me hours of stress.”
Madison S.
Service Business Owner, Pittsburgh
Let's talk about your books.
15 minutes. No pitch. Just a straight answer about where things stand.
What We Handle
TAILORED SERVICES
Recommended Services
SERVICES THAT FIT YOUR BUSINESS
Monthly Bookkeeping
From $399/moYour 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
Custom quoteSix 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. One recent Pittsburgh client had $4,200 in duplicate expenses hiding in their file. Another had 2,847 uncategorized transactions. We fix all of it. Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor based in Cranberry Township, PA, serving businesses across Pittsburgh, Butler County, and the North Hills.
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Common Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. We set up job costing in QuickBooks so you can see revenue, labor, materials, and subcontractor costs for each job. This tells you your actual profit margin per job, not just your overall numbers. Most service business owners are surprised by what they find.
We track every subcontractor payment throughout the year and categorize them properly. When January comes, we have everything ready to issue 1099-NEC forms on time. No last-minute scrambling, no missed contractors, no IRS penalties.
Yes. We set up fixed asset tracking for your major equipment, vehicles, and tools. This includes recording depreciation schedules, which your CPA uses at tax time to calculate deductions. It also gives you a clear picture of your true equipment costs.
Absolutely. We look at your historical revenue patterns and help you build a cash reserve strategy for slow months. We also set up cash flow forecasting so you can see months ahead and plan accordingly. No surprises when the phone stops ringing.
Our plans start at $399/month for Essentials. Most service businesses fit best in our Growth plan, starting at $599/month, which includes deeper reporting and strategy calls. Larger operations with complex needs typically use our Scale plan, starting at $1,199/month. Your exact price depends on your specific situation.
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