Manufacturing

Accounting for small and mid-size manufacturers

Some of our largest clients are manufacturers. We keep their books, payroll and reporting running every month, so the owners can focus on the shop floor.

Photo: a client's shop floor (with permission)

Sound familiar?

If any of these ring a bell, you're in the right place. This is exactly what we take off your plate.

  • Not sure what each job or product really costs you
  • Inventory counts that never match the books
  • Payroll for shift crews, overtime and stat holidays
  • The bank or a partner wants reliable monthly numbers

What we take off your plate

We handle it, start to finish

Monthly close

Books reconciled and closed every month, on a schedule you can count on.

Inventory & costing

Inventory and cost of goods tracked in QuickBooks Online, with job costing where it helps.

Crew payroll

Shifts, overtime, vacation and stat pay calculated correctly, with remittances and T4s handled.

Reporting for owners & lenders

Clear monthly statements for you, your partners or your bank.

Payables & receivables

Supplier bills paid on time and customer invoices followed up.

Year-end & tax

Financial statements and your corporate tax return, without the scramble.

Bookkeeping & monthly accountingManufacturing

What does each job really cost you? Job costing for manufacturers

Most shops know what they quoted. Fewer know what the job actually cost once materials, burdened labour and shop overhead are counted. Here's how to work it out, and how the wrong overhead method can make your best product look like your worst.

Bookkeeping & monthly accountingManufacturing

Why your inventory count never matches your books (and how to fix it)

If your year-end count always produces a surprise adjustment, the problem is usually the routine, not the count. Here are the usual culprits, a monthly routine that fixes them, and how year-end inventory valuation and obsolete stock affect your tax.

Common questions

Can you work with our existing office staff?

Yes. Some clients have us handle everything; others have us support an in-house person with the month-end close, payroll or reporting.

Darrell is amazing, he has done an outstanding job on my taxes for my business and personal. I have sent coworkers and friends his way and everyone has been very happy with his services.

5 out of 5 stars, Alex Moranvia Facebook

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Let's take it off your plate.

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