Strategic Accounting LLC
Books, job costing, and tax —
run the job, not the spreadsheet.
Lead Accountant · IRS Enrolled Agent
Ian Atkinson-Baker
Who we are
Strategic Accounting acts as the accounting department for construction firms and contractors doing $1M–$5M in annual revenue. In addition to keeping the books, we manage the accounting side of your business — including taxes — so you can stay focused on running projects and growing the company.
From day-to-day bookkeeping and bill management to job costing, tax planning, compliance, and profitability analysis, we support your business with certainty and clear insights. Our team keeps your financials accurate and up to date, hands you reports you can actually use, and works alongside you on the decisions that matter.
With the right numbers in front of you, you'll run a stronger, more profitable construction business.
What we deliver
Clear books, tax that respects how you run jobs, and field-ready advice — not generic templates.
Timely close, clean chart of accounts, and payroll that stays aligned with your crews and subs.
Structure and reporting so you can see margin by job, phase, or cost code — without drowning in spreadsheets.
Florida-focused compliance and proactive planning so tax season is predictable, not a scramble.
Credentials
Earned certifications that let us represent clients before the IRS and work fluently across the platforms you already use.
Service area
Based in Safety Harbor near Tampa — we work remotely with construction firms and contractors across the state.
Latest notes
Practical notes on deadlines, Florida compliance, and running cleaner books — written for construction firms and contractors.
Tax Calendar & Deadlines
A practical 2026 tax calendar for business owners: entity return dates, estimated payments, payroll reminders, and the deadlines most likely to affect cash flow and penalties.
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Taxes
If you run a Florida construction or specialty contractor company ($1M–$5M in revenue), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a powerful, cash-flow-friendly deduction in 2025.
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Taxes
Here is some good news if you run a construction or contractor company in Florida doing $1M to $5M in annual revenue: If you plan to buy equipment, vehicles, computers, or tools, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) restored 100% bonus depreciation for most business property.
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Florida Trades & Construction
Job costing tracks every dollar tied to a project, so you know each job's real cost and profit. For construction firms and contractors in Florida, this is essential. It helps you price confidently, control labor and materials, and prevent profit leaks as jobs move from estimate to close-out.
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Florida Trades & Construction
What is the Statement of Cash Flows? The Statement of Cash Flows helps you answer the questions, "Where did my cash come from?" and "Where did it go?"
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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.