Salisbury Bookkeeping is a fractional CFO service built for construction companies. We set up job costing, cash flow forecasting, and real-time dashboards in QuickBooks — so contractors know exactly where their money goes, job by job, dollar by dollar. Based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Serving general contractors, specialty trades, builders, and remodelers nationwide.
We Help Contractors Take Control of Their Money
Most contractors don't know which jobs make money. They don't know where cash goes. We fix that with systems built for how construction really works.
Why We Started This
Good builders kept running out of cash. Not because they lacked work. Because nobody showed them where the money actually went.
Their bookkeeper focused on taxes. Meanwhile, $28K in change orders sat approved but never billed. Retainage was a mystery. Cash flow was a guess. The P&L said "profitable" while the bank account said "good luck making payroll Friday."
So we built something different. Not "better bookkeeping." A financial system made for construction — job costing by phase, change order tracking, progress billing, retainage management, and cash flow forecasting that actually works.
The result? Contractors who know their numbers. Who can look at a project and see exactly what it made (or lost). Who have cash in the bank instead of cash flow anxiety.
That's what Salisbury Bookkeeping does. We give contractors control over their money — and the peace of mind that comes with it.
We Saw the Problem
Great contractors struggling with money — not from bad work, but from zero financial visibility. Their bookkeepers tracked taxes, not profits.
We Built the Fix
A financial system for construction: job costing by phase, WIP tracking, retainage management, and cash flow forecasting that actually works.
We Connected Everything
We linked Buildertrend, Procore, CoConstruct, and Knowify with QuickBooks. No more double entry. One source of truth.
Now We Serve Contractors Nationwide
From Utah to Florida, everything is cloud-based. We work wherever you build. Every client tells us: "I finally know what's going on."
Real Outcomes
These aren't guesses. These are real numbers from real contractors.
What Changes When You Work With Us
Here's what happens when you stop guessing and start seeing your numbers clearly.
✕ Before Salisbury Bookkeeping
- Change orders approved but never billed
- "Profitable" P&L but empty bank account
- No idea which jobs make money
- Retainage sitting uncollected
- Reports weeks behind what's happening
- Bidding future jobs on gut feeling
✓ After Salisbury Bookkeeping
- Every change order captured and billed
- Real cash in the bank — not just paper profits
- Job profitability visible in real time
- Retainage tracked to the penny
- Weekly reports you actually understand
- Historical data that makes your bids sharper
What We Actually Do
Construction Only
We don't do restaurants or dentists. We only work with contractors. That's why we understand retainage, WIP, and why your Tuesday deposit doesn't match your Thursday invoice.
Systems, Not Band-Aids
We don't clean up your books once and wave goodbye. We build repeatable processes that keep working even when your office manager quits.
Fractional CFO Work
You get the financial oversight of a six-figure hire without the six-figure salary. Job costing, WIP schedules, cash flow forecasting — the stuff that moves the needle.
Your Team, Not a Vendor
Quick responses. Plain English. No jargon. We help you make better decisions, not feel dumb about the numbers.
How Zach Turned Leaky Finances Into a $137K Win
Zach's construction company looked profitable on paper. His bank account told a different story. Approved change orders sat in the project management system but never made it to invoices. Receivables averaged 52 days. Margins were leaking — he just couldn't see where.
Zach didn't need more projects — he needed better visibility. That's what a construction financial system does.
Meet the Team
The people who actually work on your books — and care about your success as much as you do.
Cory Salisbury
CEO & Financial Systems ArchitectCory leads all financial systems work. He saw too many good contractors struggle with numbers that didn't add up — so he built a system that works the way construction actually works. He handles the complex stuff: QuickBooks setup, software integrations, job costing, and making sure your system is right from day one.
Jennifer Salisbury
Co-Founder & Operations DirectorJennifer makes sure everything runs smoothly. She handles day-to-day operations, client communications, and the admin work that keeps things humming. Her background in software systems helps streamline workflows, and her focus on service means you always get responsive, organized support.
What Contractors Say About Working With Us
We let the results do the talking.
Salisbury Bookkeeping recovered $28K in change orders we didn't know existed. That alone paid for a full year of service. The cash flow forecasting changed how we bid projects.
For the first time in 8 years, I know what my numbers mean. I can look at any job and see if we're making money or losing it. Real-time profitability and 2% better pricing accuracy.
Before Salisbury Bookkeeping, we had $34K in retainage we weren't tracking. Now every dollar is accounted for. I can see my cash position 2 months out and AR dropped 21 days.
$34K in forgotten retainage recovered in Q1 alone. Salisbury Bookkeeping's system catches what we used to miss. Now I can take on bigger projects knowing my financials are solid.
Bank-ready draw reports, every time. No more scrambling before lender meetings. Salisbury Bookkeeping cut my carrying costs and gave me reports I actually trust.
We Integrate With Your Tools
We connect your project management software to QuickBooks — no more double entry.
Are We Right for You?
We're selective about who we work with. Here's how to know if we're a good match.
✓ Salisbury Bookkeeping Is Built for You If...
- You're a GC, builder, remodeler, or specialty trade
- You're growing and need better financial visibility
- You're tired of guessing which jobs make money
- You use (or want to use) QuickBooks Online
- You want to see your cash flow weeks ahead
- You're ready to move past basic bookkeeping
✕ We're Probably Not the Right Fit If...
- You're not in construction
- You just need someone to enter receipts
- You're not ready to invest in real systems
- You already have a full-time controller or CFO
- You want the cheapest option available
The "Fix It or Free" Guarantee
If we don't find at least one big profit leak in your financial systems within 60 days, we'll keep working — for free — until we fix it. You're not paying for our time. You're paying for results.
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Based in Eagle Mountain, Utah — Serving Contractors Nationwide
Everything is cloud-based. We work wherever you build.
Your Books Won't Fix Themselves. But a 30-Minute Call Might.
We'll show you where money is leaking and whether we can help. If we can't, we'll tell you that too.
