Specialized Construction Accounting for Growing Contractors
Job-ready financials. Profitable projects.
Specialized Construction Accounting for Growing Contractors
Job-ready financials. Profitable projects.
Job-ready financials. Profitable projects.
Job-ready financials. Profitable projects.

Based in Northern Virginia, Reasoner Construction Accounting serves contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area—including Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC—and provides secure cloud-based accounting and advisory services to construction businesses nationwide.

✔ Over $150M+ in Construction Project Experience
As a CPA, CMA, and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, we bring hands-on construction accounting experience supporting more than $150 million in construction projects. From job costing and WIP reporting to retainage, AIA billing, and project financial reporting, we deliver accurate, job-ready f
✔ Over $150M+ in Construction Project Experience
As a CPA, CMA, and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, we bring hands-on construction accounting experience supporting more than $150 million in construction projects. From job costing and WIP reporting to retainage, AIA billing, and project financial reporting, we deliver accurate, job-ready financials that help contractors improve profitability, support lenders and sureties, and make confident business decisions.

✔ No One-Size-Fits-All Solutions
Every contractor operates differently, with unique projects, teams, and financial goals. We tailor our construction accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory services to fit the way your business operates, providing practical solutions that grow with your company—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

✔ No Hidden Fees
You'll always know what to expect. Most of our services are offered at a fixed monthly rate tailored to your business, making it easier to budget with confidence. If additional work is ever needed, we'll discuss the scope and pricing with you before any work begins—no surprises or hidden fees.

✔ CPA-Led Professional Standards
Your financial information is handled with the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and care. As a Virginia-licensed CPA firm, we adhere to strict ethical and professional standards while using secure, cloud-based systems to protect your data. You can trust that your information is handled responsibly at every step.
Job-ready books built around your projects.
Payroll connected to your jobs and labor costs.
Tax preparation and planning for your business.
Financial insight to improve profit and cash flow.
Accounting support for government contract work.

We start with a conversation to understand your business, current accounting process, projects, and goals. Together, we'll determine the level of support that's right for your business.

We organize your financial records, implement construction-specific job costing, and create accurate financial reporting so your numbers are reliable and ready for decision-making.

Receive ongoing bookkeeping, financial reporting, and strategic guidance to help you improve profitability, support lenders and sureties, and make informed business decisions.
Yes. We offer a complimentary initial consultation to learn about your business, current accounting setup, projects, and financial needs. We’ll discuss where you may need additional support and determine whether Reasoner Construction Accounting is the right fit.
We’ll discuss your business, current accounting processes, active projects, financial challenges, and short- and long-term goals. From there, we’ll identify the services that may best fit your needs and discuss appropriate next steps.
We primarily work with SMBs and growing contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades that need stronger accounting processes and better visibility into project and business performance. Our services are designed to grow with your business, from foundational bookkeeping and job costing to payroll, tax, and CFO advisory support.
Yes. We provide construction payroll processing and accounting support based on your business needs and existing payroll system. Services may include payroll processing, payroll reconciliation, job and labor-cost allocation, payroll tax reporting support, and certified payroll and prevailing-wage support.
Yes. We support contractors working on projects subject to certified payroll and prevailing-wage requirements, including applicable federal, state, and local public works projects. Services may include certified payroll preparation, labor-cost tracking, payroll reconciliation, and support for Davis-Bacon and other prevailing-wage reporting requirements.
Yes. We provide accounting and financial support for contractors performing federal, state, local, and other publicly funded construction work. Depending on the contract, support may include job costing, direct and indirect cost tracking, certified payroll, prevailing-wage payroll support, WIP and project reporting, and accounting support related to applicable government contract requirements and FAR cost principles.
Yes. Business tax preparation and tax planning are available as separate services for our ongoing monthly accounting clients. Because we work with your financials throughout the year, tax services can be coordinated with your accounting to create a more organized and seamless year-end process.
Yes. New engagements may require a one-time onboarding and implementation process to establish your accounting system, workflows, job-cost structure, opening balances, and other necessary processes. Fees vary based on the condition of your books, systems, project complexity, and the amount of cleanup or setup required. Your implementation scope and pricing will be provided before work begins.
Not necessarily. Monthly accounting plans are designed around your ongoing accounting and reporting needs. Payroll, tax preparation, implementation, and certain specialized government-contract or advisory services may be scoped and priced separately depending on your business requirements.
Most services are provided remotely using secure cloud-based accounting and document-sharing systems, with regular communication and scheduled financial reviews based on the scope of the engagement. Virtual and in-person meetings are available by appointment.
No. Reasoner Construction Accounting is based in Northern Virginia and serves contractors nationwide through secure cloud-based systems. Availability of certain payroll, tax, or compliance-related services may depend on the applicable state and engagement requirements.
We primarily work with QuickBooks Online and have experience with other construction accounting systems, including Sage 100 Contractor and QuickBooks Desktop. We can review your existing accounting system and recommend an approach based on your business, project complexity, and reporting needs.