QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise for Contractors
Powerful accounting software, built for your construction business.
Overview
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise for Contractors provides a robust accounting solution for small to mid-sized construction businesses. It builds on the standard QuickBooks platform with industry-specific features like advanced job costing, change order tracking, and customized reporting to help contractors manage project financials effectively. It's a desktop-based solution with optional cloud hosting.
✨ Key Features
- Advanced Job Costing
- Change Order Management
- Customized Construction Reporting (e.g., Job Profitability)
- Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
- Payroll and 1099 Management
- Estimating
- Progress Invoicing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Familiar QuickBooks interface
- Strong accounting core
- Large ecosystem of integrated apps
Unique Value: Offers powerful, industry-specific accounting and job costing tools within a familiar and widely-used platform, making it accessible for businesses graduating from basic accounting software.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Tracking job costs against estimates
- Managing subcontractor payments and compliance
- Creating invoices based on project completion percentage
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large enterprises requiring a full ERP suite
- Companies that need a fully cloud-native, multi-user solution without extra hosting fees
🏆 Alternatives
It provides more in-depth construction features than QuickBooks Online but is less comprehensive and scalable than full ERPs like Sage 300 CRE or Viewpoint Vista.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Diamond tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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