Transparent Pricing
Bookkeeping Pricing Built for Contractors
Month-to-month. No contracts. No hidden fees. One flat monthly rate that covers everything your crew and your books need.
Essential
For solo contractors & small crews
- Monthly bookkeeping + reconciliation
- Payroll (up to 10 employees)
- 941 quarterly filings
- W-2 and 1099 year-end package
- Sub 1099 tracking + filing
- Basic job costing (1 active project)
- Email support
Growth
For GCs running multiple bond projects
- Everything in Essential
- Multi-project job costing (unlimited)
- Progress billing reconciliation
- Certified payroll reports (ISD / public)
- Sales tax compliance
- Dedicated bookkeeper
- Monthly P&L by project
- Phone + email support
All plans include a one-time $500 onboarding fee. Questions? Contact us.
One-Time Services
Need to Clean Up Before You Start?
Most contractors starting with us need some degree of books cleanup first. These one-time services get you ready for ongoing monthly service.
Books Cleanup
Starting at $1,500
Get your existing books reconciled and organized before starting ongoing service. Price depends on how far behind the books are and the volume of transactions.
QBO Setup & Configuration
$800
Full QuickBooks Online setup tailored for construction — chart of accounts, project tracking, payroll integration, and bank feed connections.
Backfill Bookkeeping
$125/hr
Need to catch up on months or years of missing records? We backfill at an hourly rate. Most catch-up engagements are estimated upfront before work begins.
Pricing FAQ
Common Pricing Questions
Is there a long-term contract?
No. All SmartBook Contractor tiers are month-to-month. You can cancel with 30 days' written notice at any time. We earn your business every month — not with a locked contract.
Is there a setup fee?
Yes, there is a one-time onboarding fee of $500 for all tiers. This covers account setup, QBO or Sage configuration, and your first-month books review. If your books need cleanup before we can begin ongoing service, that is a separate engagement starting at $1,500.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my tier?
Yes. You can move to a higher tier at any time — upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades require 30 days' notice and take effect at the start of the following month.
What accounting software do you use?
We primarily work in QuickBooks Online (QBO), which is the industry standard for contractor bookkeeping and integrates with most payroll and project management tools. We also support Sage 50 for contractors who are already established on that platform.
What if I need something not listed?
Contact us for a custom quote. We handle everything from forensic bookkeeping and audit support to one-time financial statement preparation for bonding applications. If it involves contractor accounting in the Rio Grande Valley, we have likely done it.
Not Sure Which Tier Is Right for You?
Call us for a free 15-minute assessment. We will look at your current volume, crew size, and project type — and tell you exactly which tier fits.
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