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Specialized Construction & Trades Accounting

 We already know your business.

Outsourced Accounting Services for Construction Companies

Construction accounting is difficult due to the complexity of the industry.  It often includes a high volume of financial transactions (invoices, pay applications, credit card charges, change orders, payroll), multiple projects, numerous vendors and subcontractors, employees, crews, and clients.  All of these require attention to guarantee that all expenses, costs, and revenues are accurately tracked.  Inefficient accounting process often cause owners to lose track of the project's progress or fail to identify cost overruns.

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Our specialized construction accounting professionals  come with decades of experience.  Our services can be tailored to your company's needs at a fraction of the cost compared to hiring a dedicated in-house accounting team.

Why Outsource?

Outsourcing construction accounting services has become increasingly popular in recent years and it's easy to see why.  Outsourcing your construction accounting can save you a significant amount of time, money, and resources.

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Marawood's professional and experienced staff are dedicated to your accounting work - they aren't multitasking and "wearing multiple hats" like your other employees..  Our outsourced accounting staff provides better service, more accurate data and reports, helps streamline your financial processes, reduces errors, and ensures compliance.

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Additionally, our specialized construction accounting service can provide valuable insights into your company's financial health and help you make more informed decisions.  With our expertise in construction accounting and access to the latest technology and software, outsourcing your accounting is a smart investment that can help your construction company grow and thrive.

SERVICE TIERS

Three levels of service.

One firm that knows construction.

These tiers represent our typical engagement structures — every client is different. We offer fully tailored engagements and à la carte services for contractors whose needs don't fit neatly into a single tier. The best starting point is a conversation.

APPRENTICE

Apprentice

Clean Books & Compliance - Foundation Built

The foundation every construction business needs — accurate, construction-ready books every month, statutory compliance handled, and the clean data that everything else is built from.

  • Transaction coding & reconciliations

  • Bank, credit card & loan reconciliations

  • Supplier reconciliations

  • GST filings

  • Monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)

  • Dext A/P automation

  • A/P & A/R workflow standardization

JOURNEYMAN

MOST POPULAR

Journeyman

Job Costing Clarity — Bonding-Ready

Everything in Apprentice plus job costing, WIP reporting, and the financial credibility that sureties, lenders, and owners expect — whether you carry an active bond program or not.

  • Everything in Apprentice

  • Payroll allocations to job cost

  • Year-end handoff package for your tax preparer

  • T4 & T5018 filings

  • WIP/WOH to surety standards — monthly

  • Variance analysis & KPI dashboard

  • Cash flow statement & MD&A

  • Annual budgeting cycle

  • 6-week cash flow management

  • Plooto payments automation

RED SEAL

Red Seal

CFO Level Insight — Scalable Growth

Everything in Journeyman plus the strategic financial oversight, advisory, and advanced reporting that positions your business to scale — with the backing of professional-grade financial intelligence.

  • Everything in Journeyman

  • CFO-level advisory & strategic planning

  • Advanced cash flow with what-if scenarios

  • Overhead recovery & markup/margin targets

  • Financing & loan package preparation

  • Advanced KPI dashboard & MD&A

  • Real-time dashboards & custom workflows

  • PM software integration & support

We provide the construction accounting expertise you need to effectively manage your business.

Robust bookkeeping and accounting are essential for construction companies, just as much as project management, estimating, and field labour.  Construction companies need to monitor job costs, track profit and losses for each project, manage payroll for employees, and bill clients for each project that is in progress.  These special requirements should be overseen by specialized construction accounting professionals with industry expertise and experience.

Let's start the conversation.

We are here to help. 

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