QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor Edition
Manage your construction business from end to end.
Overview
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise with the Contractor Edition is a comprehensive accounting solution tailored for construction businesses. It provides robust job costing, allowing contractors to track costs at every project phase. Key features include advanced reporting, progress invoicing, change order management, and subcontractor management. It's designed for small to mid-sized construction firms that need more powerful, industry-specific financial tools than standard QuickBooks versions offer.
✨ Key Features
- Advanced Job Costing
- Job Profitability Reporting
- Estimates and Change Orders
- Progress Invoicing (AIA Billing)
- Subcontractor Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Certified Payroll
- Work in Progress (WIP) Reporting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Familiar QuickBooks interface.
- Strong accounting core with construction-specific features.
- Large ecosystem of integrated apps and accountant support.
Unique Value: Combines a powerful, industry-recognized accounting platform with specialized tools for construction job costing, bidding, and project financial management.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Detailed job cost tracking for residential and commercial contractors.
- Managing certified payroll for government projects.
- Creating AIA-style progress invoices.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies needing a fully cloud-based, mobile-first project management solution.
- Very small contractors who only need basic bookkeeping.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers deeper, more integrated accounting functions than all-in-one project management tools, and is generally more user-friendly and affordable than large-scale construction ERPs.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All plans include Priority Circle support tier)
💰 Pricing
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