Projects in QuickBooks Online: A game changer for job costing in construction

The Projects function in QuickBooks Online is not just another tool, it's a game changer for job costing in the construction industry. Its unique features offer real-time insights into project profitability, revolutionizing how you manage your projects and paving the way for a new era of efficiency.

Simplifying Project Management

Projects in QuickBooks Online offer an easy way for construction businesses and contractors to track and manage their construction projects:

  • New projects can be set up swiftly

  • Asset invoicing and budgeting are organized under individual projects

  • Project-related expenses are easily trackable

Having all related financial items grouped under individual projects simplifies project management and promotes financial transparency.

Accurate Labor Costing

Labor costing accuracy is crucial in the construction industry, often making up most project expenses. This is where the Projects functionality shines:

  • Tracks time invested by employees on individual jobs

  • Reflects labor costs accurately to offer a clear picture of their impact on project profitability

Integrated with QuickBooks Payroll and QuickBooks Time, it simplifies labor costing even further by:

  • Automatically importing labor expenses

  • Tracking time efficiently for mobile teams

Real-Time Financial Insights

No more rough estimations or waiting for month-end reports. Projects in QuickBooks Online provide financial insights in real-time:

  • Detailed tracking of income and costs for each project in real-time

  • Eliminates guesswork in profitability

  • Empowers businesses to make timely financial decisions to stay profitable

Optimizing Financial Management

Peak Advisers, with our expertise in QuickBooks Online, can optimize your job costing practices:

  • Assisting you to use the full potential of Projects in QuickBooks Online

  • Ensuring financial visibility and project management aren't hurdles but aids for your business

The Projects functionality in QuickBooks Online seamlessly caters to the construction industry's specific job costing needs. Its efficient, transparent, and intuitive features transform financial management from a challenging task into an indispensable tool for business growth.

Download: A step-by-step guide to using Projects for Job Costing in QuickBooks Online

David Mitchell

Digital content coordinator and sales consultant for Peak Advisers QuickBooks and business accounting experts.