QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor
Manage your construction business and financials in one place.
Overview
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise with the Contractor Edition is a popular accounting software for small to mid-sized construction businesses. It builds on the standard QuickBooks platform with industry-specific features like advanced job costing, customized reporting for contractors, and the ability to manage subcontractors. When combined with QuickBooks' payroll services, it can handle certified payroll reporting.
✨ Key Features
- Advanced Job Costing
- Contractor-Specific Reporting
- Estimating and Invoicing
- Change Order Tracking
- Payroll (as an add-on service)
- Certified Payroll Reporting (with enhanced payroll)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Familiar QuickBooks interface.
- Large ecosystem of integrated apps.
- Strong core accounting features.
Unique Value: Offers powerful, contractor-specific job costing and reporting tools within the familiar and widely-used QuickBooks environment.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Managing job costs and financials for smaller construction projects.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large contractors with complex union payroll or multi-company accounting needs.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides more in-depth construction features than standard accounting software, but is less complex and more affordable than full-blown construction ERPs.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Diamond tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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