Accounting for Contractors & Builders

We provide accounting and tax services for contractors and construction businesses in Wisconsin and the surrounding states.

Financial Strategy for Project-Based Businesses

Contractors and construction companies face many unique challenges and risks, from rising material costs and fierce bidding competition to unique labor issues and insurance/bonding challenges. Successfully operating a construction company in today’s marketplace requires constant attention to every aspect of the business.

We understand the critical relationships that construction companies must maintain with their customers, banks, and bonding companies. This industry requires unique accounting services and expertise, such as job costing and complex revenue recognition calculations. We have provided accounting and consulting services for construction clients for a generation, from small specialty subcontractors to large general contractors.

From Bid to Bottom Line

By partnering with Johnson Block, you not only benefit from our specialized accounting and consulting services, you also benefit from our ability to gain an in-depth understanding of your entity and to tailor solutions to your unique needs as a construction company. Our specialized staff combines extensive experience in the construction industry, active involvement in key trade groups, and specifically targeted continuing education for the professionals in our construction services group to stay up to date on an ever-changing industry.

Whatever you need in the construction industry, Johnson Block is committed to understanding your company’s unique needs and providing the level of service you expect from a trusted business partner.

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