Reduce errors
Systematic categorization, recon, and close—so reports match the bank and the job, not last month’s guess.
Alabama · Remote nationwide
Turn your numbers into growth. We handle the books.
Stop drowning in paperwork. Bookkeeping, payroll, and job costing for construction and manufacturing— so you get back 5–10 hours a week and know what the work actually made.
- Construction & manufacturing
- Job costing that makes sense
- Mon–Thu 9am–3pm CT
Why us
You run the work. We run the books.
Transform financial data into something you can use—without spending nights in a spreadsheet.
Save money
Professional books at a fraction of a full-time hire. No benefits package. No training a newbie on your chart of accounts.
Focus on growth
Hours back for bidding, crews, production, and sales—not chasing receipts or payroll math at 10 p.m.
See financial health
Monthly statements and job views in plain English so you know what’s profitable before tax season surprises you.
The black hole method
Shoebox chaos goes in. Clean books come out.
That’s the whole brand idea—pull the mess out of your week and collapse it into ordered numbers you can actually use.
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Absorb the backlog Receipts, statements, and job costs funnel into one system—not a pile on the desk.
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Hold a steady orbit Monthly close, recon, and reports on a cadence you can trust.
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Signal, not noise What you get back is clarity: profitability, cash, and what the work really made.
Services
Bookkeeping is our bread and butter
Bookkeeping, payroll, cleanup, and QuickBooks setup for operators who care about real job costs—not vanity dashboards.
Bookkeeping
Daily transactions, reconciliations, and month-end close so you can run the business with clean numbers.
- Bank & credit card reconciliations
- AP tracking & AR management
- Job costing & project profitability
- Progress billing support
- Monthly financial statements
Starting at $350/month*
Payroll
Crew paid right, records clean. We handle the process; you manage the team.
- Payroll processing & timesheets
- Regular & overtime calculations
- Direct deposit setup support
- Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly runs
- Year-end payroll records
Starting at $250/month*
Catch-up & cleanup
Behind on the books? We dig out, reconcile, and get you current—then hold a steady monthly close.
- Backlog transaction cleanup
- Account reconciliation projects
- Chart of accounts cleanup
- Handoff-ready file for your CPA
Scoped per project
QuickBooks setup & guidance
Get QBO working like your production line: jobs, costs, and reports you actually open.
- QuickBooks Online setup & organization
- Job costing structure for contractors
- Practical training on the reports that matter
- Advisory on what the numbers are saying
Scoped to your file
About
Built for people who run crews and lines
Before bookkeeping full-time, Adam spent over a decade in construction, production, and manufacturing— job sites, operations, tight deadlines, material costs, and crews. We know the difference between a change order and a purchase order.
Your time is better spent bidding work and shipping product—not buried in paperwork. We turn receipts, invoices, and bank activity into clear financial insight with a practical, no-jargon approach.
Based in Alabama. Serving construction and manufacturing businesses remotely across the U.S.
Pricing
Most common
Straight pricing. Scoped to your volume.
Starting rates below. Final quote depends on transaction volume, employees, and how messy the file is.
Monthly bookkeeping
$350 from / month
Ongoing books, recon, close, and reporting for active construction or manufacturing ops.
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$250 from / month
Processing support sized to headcount and pay frequency. Keep crews paid on time.
Email about payrollCleanup / setup
Custom
Catch-up projects and QBO rebuilds scoped after a quick look at your file and backlog.
Email a snapshot*Price varies based on transaction volume, business complexity, number of employees, and pay frequency. Quotes are confirmed after a short intake call or email.
FAQ
Straight answers
What owners usually ask before they hand over the books.
Who do you work with?
Construction and manufacturing businesses that need accurate books, job costing, and payroll without the accounting jargon. Based in Alabama; clients are remote nationwide.
How does remote bookkeeping work?
We work in your QuickBooks Online file (or help you set one up), pull bank feeds and docs securely, close the books monthly, and send clear reports. Email for questions—no office visit required.
Can you clean up catch-up books?
Yes. Catch-up and cleanup are common—months or years of unreconciled accounts, messy categories, or a shoebox start. We scope the mess, quote the cleanup, then move you to a steady monthly close.
Do you do job costing for contractors?
Yes. We track labor, materials, and overhead by job so you can see true project profitability and bid with better numbers. That includes progress billing support when your workflow needs it.
What is not included?
We are bookkeepers, not a CPA firm. We organize the books and reports your tax pro needs. Formal tax preparation, audits, and legal advice stay with your CPA or attorney unless we agree otherwise in writing.
How do I get started?
Email adam@blackholebookkeeping.com. Share a quick snapshot of your business, volume, and whether you need monthly books, payroll, cleanup, or all three. We reply with next steps.
What are your hours?
Monday through Thursday, 9am–3pm Central. Email anytime—we respond on the next business day.
How much does bookkeeping cost?
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $350 per month. Payroll starts at $250 per month. Final pricing depends on transaction volume, employees, and complexity. Catch-up and QuickBooks setup are scoped per project.
Contact
Let’s talk numbers
Email is the best way to reach us. Tell us what you’re running and where the books stand.
adam@blackholebookkeeping.com