Accounting for growing construction firms & contractors

Contractors: Wondering where all the money went?

We help construction business owners keep clean books, see where the money is going, plan ahead, and stay ready for tax season.

Ian and Brandie Atkinson-Baker reviewing numbers together

What gets clearer

Three numbers every growing contractor needs to trust

The goal is not more reports. It is knowing where profit is coming from, what cash can handle next, and what tax season is likely to demand.

  • Profit

    Know what each job is really making

    Track labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, overhead, and owner pay so busy work does not hide thin margins.

    Learn more about job costing
  • Cash

    Make decisions before cash gets tight

    Use current numbers to think through payroll, hiring, trucks, equipment, bills, and growth before the money is already committed.

    Learn more about cash planning
  • Tax

    Avoid the year-end tax scramble

    Know what to set aside, review tax moves before December is over, and keep the books ready when filing season arrives.

    Learn more about tax planning

Who we are

Your Back-Office Accounting Team

Accounting support with a personal touch

Clean books, tax planning, and guidance that feels close to the business.

Strategic Accounting helps construction business owners keep cleaner books, plan ahead, and make more confident decisions with numbers they actually understand.

  • Current books and useful monthly reporting
  • Tax planning before year-end pressure
  • Plain-English guidance from people who know contractor finances
Meet Ian and Brandie
With the right numbers in front of you, you'll run a stronger, more profitable construction business.

What we deliver

Built for Contractors

Clear books, tax that respects how you run jobs, and field-ready advice — not generic templates.

  • Books & Payroll

    Timely close, clean chart of accounts, and payroll that stays aligned with your crews and subs.

  • Job Costing & Reporting

    Structure and reporting so you can see margin by job, phase, or cost code — without drowning in spreadsheets.

  • Tax & Planning

    Florida-focused compliance and proactive planning so tax season is predictable, not a scramble.

Credentials

Certified to Represent You

Earned certifications that let us represent clients before the IRS and work fluently across the platforms you already use.

  • IRS Enrolled Agent — authorized to practice before the Internal Revenue Service
  • QuickBooks Online Certification Level 2 — Intuit
  • Xero Certified Advisor
  • Certified Digital Bookkeeper (CDB) badge

Service area

Serving Contractors Across Florida

Based in Safety Harbor near Tampa — we work remotely with construction firms and contractors across the state.

  • Tampa
  • St. Petersburg
  • Clearwater
  • Safety Harbor
  • Orlando
  • Jacksonville
  • Miami
  • Fort Lauderdale

Latest notes

Read Our Latest Articles on Tax and Accounting

Practical notes on deadlines, Florida compliance, and running cleaner books — written for construction firms and contractors.

Get started

You Run the Jobs. We'll Run the Numbers.

A free 30-minute call with Ian. Tell us what you're running, we'll tell you if we're a good fit, and we'll propose a path forward — no commitment, no sales funnel.