Accounting for Construction & Trades | Accounting Fresh – Carlsbad, CA
Construction & Trades · Carlsbad, CA

Accounting built for contractors who build things.

Job costing, payroll, tax planning, and clean books — tailored for construction companies, subcontractors, and trade businesses across San Diego.

Licensed CPA
Job Costing
Contractor Payroll
W-2 & 1099 Filings
David Nguyen, CPA
David Nguyen, CPA
Founder & Licensed CPA · Accounting Fresh
● Licensed CPA
★★★★★
Google Reviews
48hr
Response guarantee
Licensed CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Carlsbad, CA
Serving North County San Diego
Sound Familiar?

The financial challenges contractors face every day.

Construction accounting is different from every other industry. We understand the complexity — and we know how to fix it.

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You don't know which jobs are profitable

Revenue looks great on paper but you're not sure which projects actually made money — and which ones lost it.

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W-2 vs. 1099 confusion

Misclassifying workers as contractors instead of employees can trigger IRS audits, back taxes, and steep penalties.

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Cash flow is unpredictable

Big jobs, slow payments, and lumpy revenue make it hard to know if you can make payroll next week.

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Tax season is a scramble

Receipts everywhere, books that don't balance, and a CPA who doesn't understand construction write-offs.

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Payroll is complicated

Multiple crew members, prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll — it's a full-time job on its own.

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Your books are always behind

You're too busy running jobs to keep up with bookkeeping — and it shows every time you need a financial report.

What We Do

Three services. One team.

We handle your bookkeeping, taxes, and financial strategy under one roof — so your numbers always tell the same story.

Bookkeeping

Monthly reconciliation, job costing, and clean financials delivered every month — so you always know where each project stands.

  • Monthly bank reconciliation
  • Job costing by project
  • P&L and balance sheet
  • QuickBooks Pro Advisor
  • Subcontractor tracking

Tax Preparation & Planning

Year-round tax strategy built around contractor deductions, equipment depreciation, and owner compensation planning.

  • Business tax returns (S-Corp, LLC)
  • W-2 and 1099 preparation
  • Equipment depreciation (Section 179)
  • Quarterly estimated taxes
  • Year-round tax planning

CFO Services

Financial strategy, cash flow forecasting, and KPI reporting so you can scale your construction business with confidence.

  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Job profitability analysis
  • Budget vs. actual reporting
  • Growth planning
  • Monthly CFO review calls
Why Accounting Fresh

We speak contractor.

Most accountants treat construction businesses like any other small business. We don't. We understand job costing, prevailing wage, certified payroll, WIP schedules, and the cash flow challenges unique to contractors and trade businesses.

  • Specialized in construction & trades accounting
  • Job costing expertise in QuickBooks Online
  • W-2 vs. 1099 compliance — avoid costly mistakes
  • Licensed CPA — not just a bookkeeper
  • 48-hour response guarantee, always
  • Month-to-month — no long-term contracts
Job Costing Experts
Know exactly which jobs made money — and which ones didn't
W-2 & 1099 Compliance
Avoid IRS misclassification penalties with proper worker classification
No contracts
Month-to-month · Cancel any time · No hidden fees
Trades We Serve

Every trade. One accounting team.

Whether you're a solo plumber or a 50-person general contractor — if you build, fix, or install things, we know your numbers.

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Plumbing

Electrical

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HVAC

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General Contracting

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Roofing

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Windows & Doors

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Solar

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Painting

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Masonry

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Landscaping

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Remodeling

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And More

Client Reviews

Contractors that trust
Accounting Fresh.

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5.0 rating · Google Reviews · Carlsbad, CA
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"David and his team are extremely knowledgeable, communicative, and very easy to work with. They make taxes and accounting work a breeze. So stoked my wife found them."

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John Heger
Sunset Cliffs Plumbing
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"We really enjoy working with Accounting Fresh. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and industry knowledge have been outstanding. We consider them an essential part of our team."

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Charlotte Rice
Rice Design and Build
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"We had a 12 out of 10 experience with David and his team. They are reliable, organized, efficient, and wonderful to work with. We strongly encourage their services."

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Gia Borba
AG Home Design & Build
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