Accounting For Construction Companies: Modern Tools for Real-Time Results
Construction accounting shouldn’t be a guessing game.
Replace spreadsheets, manual processes, and disconnected systems with a modern cloud ERP. Acumatica streamlines accounting for construction companies by consolidating job costs, billing, and real-time project insights into one connected platform. Smarter decisions, better efficiency, every project on track.
Acumatica is the system. Milestone makes it work for you.
Construction Accounting That Works the Way You Do
Track job costs, manage billing, and stay ahead of budgets with real-time visibility—no spreadsheets, no delays.
See Costs Clearly, As They Happen
Labor, materials, and subs tracked in real time—so your finance team never has to wait for field updates or guess where money’s going.
Flexible Billing Around Your Projects
Progress billing, retention, and T&M—automate invoicing based on your terms, not generic templates. Stay accurate and get paid faster.
Stop wrestling with progress billing and retention tracking.
Acumatica adapts to your contract terms—whether it’s time and materials, milestones, or percent complete—automating billing and revenue recognition as work progresses. No more missed details or late invoices.
Milestone helps you set up flexible billing rules that align with your projects and clients, so you can get paid faster and bill with confidence.
Track and Control Every Project Budget
Monitor actual costs, committed spend, and what’s left to complete — all in real time. Forecast with confidence and act early when things shift.
No more waiting for reports to spot a problem.
Acumatica tracks your project budgets in real time—monitoring actual costs, committed spend, and what’s left to complete. You’ll know exactly where things stand before overruns happen, not after.
Milestone helps you set up live budget tracking and forecasting that matches your workflows, so your team can act quickly when plans change.
Real-Time Access from Office to Field
Mobile tools keep your accounting and field teams in sync. Everyone sees the same real-time data—no waiting on emails, VPNs, or updates.
No more waiting for updates or chasing paper.
Acumatica’s cloud platform keeps everyone in sync—project managers, accounting, and field teams all see the same real-time data with full mobile access. No VPNs. No emailed spreadsheets. Just accurate jobsite information available when and where you need it.
Milestone works with your team to ensure mobile tools, workflows, and approvals are set up for the way your crews operate—so nothing gets lost between the field and the office.
Download the Free Construction Finance ERP Guide
This free guide highlights the biggest pain points construction finance teams face—and how Acumatica + Milestone help solve them.
Real Fixes for Construction Accounting Challenges
From job costs to audits, Acumatica handles the toughest parts of accounting for construction companies — and Milestone makes sure it works the way your team needs.
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Live Budget Management and Forecasting
Know where you stand—and where you’re headed—at every stage.
Acumatica gives you live budget visibility across every project, tracking expenses in real time and adjusting forecasts as things change. You’ll see how actual costs stack up against the plan—and where you need to take action before problems grow.Milestone helps you tailor dashboards and budget views to match how your team thinks—so project managers and finance leads stay aligned every step of the way.
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Subcontractor Management Without the Guesswork
No more scrambling for paperwork—or wondering if you’ve overpaid.
Track contracts, commitments, change orders, and payment progress all in one place. Acumatica Construction Edition connects every subcontractor transaction back to the job, so you get full financial visibility with zero surprises.Milestone helps streamline your vendor workflows to match how your teams operate—making compliance, tracking, and approvals seamless.
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Real-Time Construction Accounting, Backed by Reports
Balance sheets, financial statements, and KPIs—delivered in real time.
Acumatica simplifies accounting for construction companies by automating financial reports and delivering real-time insights into project profitability and overall business health. You’ll get customizable reports that focus on what matters most—cash flow, job cost performance, or high-level KPIs.Milestone helps tailor those reports to your company’s goals, ensuring leadership has the visibility and confidence to make smart, timely decisions.
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Compliance That Doesn’t Require Chasing Paper
Compliance Made Easy for Construction Accounting
Lien waivers, retention tracking, certified payroll—handled your way.Acumatica keeps your construction business on top of compliance by organizing key documents, deadlines, and approval workflows in one place. Built-in alerts help your team stay ahead of issues and avoid costly penalties.
Milestone helps tailor these processes to your union, state, or tribal requirements—and integrates Acumatica with your payroll provider to make certified reporting accurate and stress-free.
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Cash Flow Visibility You Can Count On
Know exactly what’s coming in and what’s going out—project by project.
From accounts receivable to upcoming subcontractor payments, Acumatica gives you one central view of your construction cash flow. No more spreadsheets, no more guesswork.
Milestone helps you build dashboards and reports that give finance leads and ownership total visibility—so everyone knows where each project stands financially—and what that means for the business.
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Stay Audit-Ready Without the Stress
Every change, approval, and transaction—automatically tracked.
Acumatica creates a full audit trail behind the scenes, so you always know who did what and when. Whether you’re reviewing project costs, billing changes, or compliance steps, the documentation is already there.Milestone helps you create streamlined processes that keep your construction records clean, traceable, and always audit-ready—without piling on extra work for your team.
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Know Where Every Material Dollar Goes
See exactly what’s being used, what it costs, and where it’s going.
Material costs are one of your biggest project expenses—and they can get out of hand fast. Acumatica gives you real-time visibility into inventory, usage, and costs across every job. You’ll know what’s been ordered, what’s on hand, and what’s been used—without digging through spreadsheets.Milestone helps you build a connected system that links material costs directly to your construction project budgets—so you can control spending, reduce waste, and protect your profit on every job.
Acumatica is the Platform. Milestone makes it work for your business.
We're here to solve what's holding you back.
From setup to support, we guide your team, align the system with your goals, and make sure Acumatica works for your business.
- Implementation that fits your business - from people who know accounting.
- Expert support from a team that knows your setup.
- Long-term partnership - not just a handoff.

Accounting for construction companies shouldn’t be this hard.
Break free from clunky tools and patchwork systems—so your numbers stay connected and your projects stay on track.