Lighthouse Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for Electricians

Service calls, project invoices, material purchases, and subcontractor expenses create different recordkeeping needs. We help your electrical business keep that activity organized in QuickBooks Online.

Service Calls and Larger Projects

A short service call and a longer installation job may follow different billing patterns. We structure the bookkeeping around the records you actually use so the income is easier to follow.

Materials, Tools, and Operating Expenses

Consistent categorization helps separate documented job purchases from fuel, tools, insurance, and other business costs. Inventory management is outside the core service presented here.

Outstanding Invoices and Monthly Results

Open invoices deserve a regular review. Organized receivables and reconciled accounts help you see what has been paid and what still needs attention.

Working with Lighthouse

How We Work Together

We begin with a consultation, review your QuickBooks Online setup, and agree on the services. You share statements and supporting records through the process we establish together and answer transaction questions. We complete the bookkeeping and reports included in your plan.

Choose Ongoing Support or Start With Cleanup

If the books are current, we can discuss a monthly routine. If prior periods are incomplete or balances are unclear, cleanup is reviewed and quoted separately. Invoice and bill support can be added to a clear service plan.

Record-Keeping Details Electricians Often Need to Track

Electrical work mixes quick service calls with larger scheduled jobs, so income and costs arrive in different patterns. Keeping them identifiable makes monthly reports easier to read.

Service calls and larger projects

Recording these separately lets you compare what each type of work brings in, and what it costs to deliver.

Materials and supply-house purchases

A single supplier invoice can cover materials for several jobs. Keeping receipts and invoices with job names makes categorization faster and clearer.

Tools, vehicles and licensing costs

These recurring costs support all of your work. Recording them consistently keeps reports comparable from month to month. Ask your tax professional how particular items should be treated.

Customer invoices and deposits

Tracking what has been invoiced, what deposits have arrived and which balances are still open shows where your cash is waiting.

Questions About Working With Lighthouse

Can you catch up older records?

We can review historical periods and quote the work based on the documents and condition of the books.

Is industry-specific reporting included?

We discuss the tracking you need and confirm whether your software, records, and engagement support it. Additional reporting is not automatically included in every plan.

How do you handle jobs paid in stages?

Staged payments are recorded against the customer so you can see what has been billed and received. We agree on how detailed the tracking should be before starting.

Can you work with my invoicing or scheduling app?

Many owners use a separate app to schedule jobs or send invoices. We discuss what you use and how that information reaches QuickBooks Online, then confirm what is included in the scope.

How often will my books be reconciled?

Monthly bookkeeping includes reconciling the bank and credit card accounts in your plan each month, based on the records you provide.

Do I need everything organized before the first call?

No. You do not need perfect records to begin the conversation. A rough idea of your accounts and how current your books are is enough for a first discussion.

Let’s Get Your Books in Order

Start with a free conversation about your records, reporting needs, and the support that fits.

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