A generic bookkeeper treats a trade business like a retail shop. S.Amari Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC understands the distinct cost drivers, inventory challenges, and regulatory burdens of residential job-based industries.
Direct 20-minute call with founder S.Amari Raye. No prep required.
Where We Work Best
Residential trade contractors, from solo operators to established crews.
1. Residential Service & Replacement Trades (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing)
The Pain Point: Cash appears plentiful while checks clear, but profits leak through untracked change orders, unallocated technician hours, and surprise workers' comp audit penalties.
The Fix: We institute job costing that assigns labor, materials, and subs to individual projects. Subcontractor certificates of insurance and payroll classifications are kept audit-ready year-round.
2. Residential Remodeling & General Contractors
The Pain Point: Deposits, progress payments, change orders, and supplier runs all hit the same accounts, so you cannot tell which remodel made money until the job is long closed.
The Fix: We set up job costing for every project, keep customer deposits separate from earned revenue, tie change orders and material receipts to the right job, and report real gross profit before you quote the next one.
3. Landscape Construction & Lawn Care Operations
The Pain Point: Sharp seasonal shifts, heavy machinery repairs, fuel price swings, and mixing maintenance route revenue with large design/build contracts.
The Fix: We split recurring maintenance income from one-off projects, monitor per-truck equipment overhead, and construct seasonal cash reserves to keep you stable during slower months.
Not sure you fit? Most clients are residential trade contractors, from solo operators to shops with up to 10 field workers. Running something different? Book the call. We will tell you straight whether it is a fit.
The Trade Business Commitment
Regardless of your trade, you receive:
Reliable month-end books closed on a dependable schedule.
Financial statements that show your true profit margins.
A dedicated professional who understands your industry's operational demands.