REA.co Real Estate Accounting & Tax

Expert Sage Accounting Built For General Contractors, Trades & Builders

At REA, we provide specialized Sage construction accounting that helps contractors and builders scale efficiently. Our dedicated team delivers accurate, timely financial statements, freeing you to focus on your projects while we perfect your monthly books.

With deep expertise from managing financials for a wide range of construction projects, we bring unmatched construction accounting knowledge to every client. Outsourcing to REA saves you up to 50% compared to in-house staff, directly boosting your profit margins and streamlining operations.

We integrate seamlessly with Sage 100 Contractor and Sage 300 CRE for a smooth transition. Let REA handle the numbers so you can focus on what you do best, building and growing your business.

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We integrate seamlessly with Sage 100 Contractor and Sage 300 CRE for a smooth transition. Let REA handle the numbers so you can focus on what you do best, building and growing your business.

230+Property Accountants

GAAPAligned WIP Schedules

MonthlyLender-Ready Packages

Why Top Construction Professionals Choose REA

Sage, Run By People Who Already Run It

Sage Experts

REA's team of experienced accountants have been using Sage for years. With our expertise, you get error-free financials without the headache of having to hire in-house.

Assigned Resources

With REA, you have an assigned team of bookkeepers and controllers who are dedicated to one goal: solving your Sage construction accounting problems. Fast.

Accurate Financials

Each month, your dedicated REA team ensures transactions are categorized and bank accounts are flawlessly reconciled, offering you the reports and insights needed for informed decision-making.

Sage Construction Accounting from REA

Job-Level Work, Inside Your Own Instance

Job Costing & Work-in-Progress

Accurate, on-time job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting for general contractors, specialty trades, and home builders. REA works directly inside your Sage instance to keep financials clean and reliable.

Corporate & Project-Level Bookkeeping

We manage both company financials and project-specific ledgers, including AP, AR, retainage, cost codes, vendor billing, and project cash flow, so your books reflect real construction activity, not generic accounting data.

Bank & Project Funding Reconciliations

From draws and progress payments to escrow and construction loan tracking, we reconcile every source of project funding to contract budgets with detail-level accuracy.

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Financial Cleanup & Rebuilds

Whether your books are behind, mis-coded, or overly complex, REA performs forensic cleanup, rebuilds job cost structures, and implements best-practice reporting that lenders and CPAs prefer.

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Compliance, Retainage & Contracts

We support lien waiver tracking, insurance & license expirations, subcontractor compliance, progress documentation, and retainage accounting to reduce legal and financial exposure.

The Full Scope

  • Catch-Up & Cleanup
  • Bank, Credit, & Funding Reconciliations
  • Job Costing & Cost-to-Complete Tracking
  • Corporate & Project-Level Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Payable & Subcontractor Management
  • + 4 more below

Construction Accounting Services Offered

  • Catch-Up & Cleanup
  • Bank, Credit, & Funding Reconciliations
  • Job Costing & Cost-to-Complete Tracking
  • Corporate & Project-Level Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Payable & Subcontractor Management
  • Accurate Financial Statements & KPI Reporting
  • Monthly WIP & Reporting Packages
  • Fixed Asset, Equipment & Depreciation Support
  • Construction Loan & Draw Management

Also available on its own

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Why Choose REA to Handle Your Sage Accounting?

Three Things Contractors Tell Us They Need

Construction accounting is not traditional bookkeeping. Job costing, retainage, WIP schedules and draw tracking all have to reflect how projects actually run, and Sage only helps if someone is running it properly.

What it does well

You need accountants who understand construction, not generalists.

Construction accounting isn't traditional bookkeeping. From job costing and retainage to WIP schedules and draw tracking, our team specializes exclusively in real estate and construction-based financials, ensuring your reporting matches how projects actually run.

Where it breaks

You need books that are clean, timely, and decision-ready, without micromanaging.

You shouldn't have to chase your bookkeeper, correct coding, or explain how draw schedules work. We take full ownership of the accounting workflow so your financials stay accurate, organized, and on-time, every single month.

How we work it

You need responsive support and pricing that scales with your project pipeline.

Whether you're managing multiple active builds or scaling into new developments, you'll get fast communication, proactive guidance, and pricing that aligns with project complexity, not bloated retainers or surprise invoices.

How REA's Sage Process Works

Review the Setup, Then Own the Monthly Close

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  1. 1

    We perform a full review of your current books and project accounting setup.

    We start by reviewing your chart of accounts, cost code structure, job cost allocation methods, WIP reporting, draw activity, and prior period transactions. From there, we identify cleanup needs, workflow gaps, and opportunities to improve accuracy, reporting, and profitability visibility.

  2. 2

    We take over your monthly construction bookkeeping operations.

    We manage day-to-day project accounting including transaction coding, vendor invoice processing, retainage tracking, reconciliations, job costing, and documentation management. Our team ensures your books match your actual construction workflow, not generic accounting standards.

  3. 3

    We deliver monthly reporting, visibility, and financial insights.

    Each month you receive clean financial statements, job-level cost reporting, cash flow insights, and WIP progress metrics so you know exactly where every dollar is going. We can also support draw requests, owner distributions, and lender-ready financial packages.

What Each Service Actually Covers

Every function below is performed inside a Sage engagement, and each one can be scoped on its own if that is all you need.

Catch-Up & Cleanup
If your books are behind, inaccurate, or coded incorrectly, we perform a detailed forensic cleanup, reorganizing cost codes, fixing misallocations, and rebuilding financial clarity so you can make confident job-level decisions.
Bank, Credit, & Funding Reconciliations
We reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, escrow, and draw-funding activity monthly to ensure every transaction is tied to the correct job, vendor, and cost category, no unexplained variances, ever.
Job Costing & Cost-to-Complete Tracking
We assign every cost to the correct job, phase, and cost code to help you monitor budget vs actuals, margin health, and cost-to-complete, giving you real-time profitability visibility.
Corporate & Project-Level Bookkeeping
We manage full bookkeeping operations for both your business and projects, including AP, AR, retainage, progress billing, subcontractor compliance, and reconciliations, built for construction workflows, not generic accounting.
Accounts Payable & Subcontractor Management
We process, code, and verify vendor invoices, match them to contracts and change orders, track lien releases & insurance expirations, and ensure accurate cutoff timing for month-end reporting. For general contractors, we ensure your subcontractor payments are managed seamlessly.
Accurate Financial Statements & KPI Reporting
Receive accurate income statements, balance sheets, job-level P&Ls, cash flow reporting, and operational metrics that lenders, investors, and partners trust, not generic templates.
Monthly WIP & Reporting Packages
We deliver construction-specific reporting including WIP schedules, cost-to-complete, labor & subcontractor cost analysis, and real-time cash utilization tracking, your numbers actually mean something.
Fixed Asset, Equipment & Depreciation Support
We track equipment, fleet, and capitalized construction costs, manage depreciation schedules, and ensure assets are recorded accurately for tax and project valuation purposes.
Construction Loan & Draw Management
We prepare lender-ready draw packages with aligned cost documentation, invoices, proof of payment, and inspection-ready reporting to move funds without delays or rework.

You Get a Team With Names, Not a Ticket Queue

Who Actually Works On Your Sage Books

Outsourced accounting fails when nobody owns the account. At REA you are assigned a property accounting team and a client success lead who knows your portfolio, your owners, and your quirks. They stay on your account, so you are never re-explaining your chart of accounts to someone new.

Sharifa Giraldo, CPA, VP, Client Success at REA

Sharifa Giraldo, CPA

VP, Client Success

Residential Property Management

20+ years of property accounting, a CPA since 2015, and a specialist in third-party management and platform migrations.

Will Daege, VP, Client Success at REA

Will Daege

VP, Client Success

Commercial Property Management

25+ years across retail, office, industrial, and multifamily, including Portfolio Controller for The Related Companies' New York development portfolio.

How we work together

  • A named team, not a poolThe same property accountants close your books every month.
  • Reachable the way you already workEmail, phone, video, or Slack. Urgent items get answered the same day.
  • Inside your SageWe take accountant access to your instance, exactly as you would grant an internal hire.
  • 230+ property accountants behind themCoverage when someone is out, and a specialist to escalate to when a lease or a trust question gets strange.

Serving All Construction Trades

Residential, commercial and everything in between. The asset class changes what the books have to prove, and our teams are staffed accordingly.

  • Home Builders
  • General Contractors
  • HVAC Contractors
  • Plumbers
  • Landscaping Companies
  • Electricians

Check Out What Our Clients Have To Say About Us

Property Managers, Investors & Owner Operators

Client story

Came from a bookkeeper who did not know real estate

Following a series of erroneous financials from my previous bookkeeper, who lacked expertise in real estate, it's been truly remarkable to receive not only accurate financials on a consistent basis but also proactive advice without prompting. The REA team is a game-changer in real estate accounting!

SCSara CrosbyReal Estate Investor

Real-estate-only specialists

As REA exclusively specializes in Real Estate, I rest easy knowing my financials are precise every month while saving money at the same time, an invaluable benefit.

SWSteve WilkoOwner Operator

Handed over the whole accounting function

I highly recommend Real Estate Accounting (REA) services from this group. They truly are great and have helped us tremendously at a time we needed it the most. I felt very comfortable giving up all my accounting responsibilities to this team and I'm still glad I made the decision to work with this group. Nothing less than an amazing experience!

TCTracy CollinsProperty Manager

Day-to-day financial operations

REA and team have been nothing but excellent helping our firm with its day to day financial needs. Their expertise, professionalism, and timeliness have made our lives so much easier. We foresee a long relationship with REA and team.

BCBrian CookOwner Operator

Onboarding and responsiveness

Real Estate Accounting truly is a special company. They helped as if they were a part of our company, with the concern and caution as an employee would have, but even more. They quickly ascertained our needs and developed an effective team to help with our accounting needs. They were extremely responsive and always accurate. I would recommend their services to anyone who needs help with their property management accounting.

KSKelly StanawayProperty Manager

Smaller portfolio, still looked after

Adam the owner took a personal interest in my situation and was willing to work with me to see if his company was a good fit. I may be too small for them but I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a bookkeeper for their property management business.

TSTrevor SmithProperty Manager

230+

Property Accountants

30M+

Commercial Sq. Ft.

Up to 50%

Saved vs In-House

Every month

On-Time Close

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We Work Inside Whatever You Already Have

Who We Do Sage Accounting For

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is construction accounting?

Construction accounting is a specialized form of financial management that addresses the unique needs of construction companies. It includes tracking job costs, managing contracts, handling payroll, and preparing financial statements specific to the construction industry.

What construction bookkeeping services do you offer?

Our bookkeeping service for construction includes job costing, expense tracking, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management, financial reporting, and tax preparation. We ensure accurate and timely financial records for your construction projects.

How do construction services differ from regular bookkeeping?

Construction services focus on tracking costs and revenues specific to construction projects, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment. This specialized bookkeeping ensures accurate project costing and financial reporting, essential for construction company accounting.

What makes your construction financial services stand out?

Our construction services are altered to meet the unique needs of construction companies. We offer personalized solutions, leveraging industry-specific knowledge and advanced accounting tools to optimize financial performance and ensure compliance.

How do your construction accounting services help with construction finance management?

Our construction services include comprehensive financial management, such as budget planning, cash flow management, and financial reporting. We help construction companies monitor project costs, manage resources efficiently, and maintain healthy financial practices.

How can your construction accounting firm assist with tax preparation and compliance?

Our firm ensures that all financial records are accurate and up-to-date, identifies tax-saving opportunities, and ensures compliance with federal and state tax regulations.

How does construction bookkeeping differ from general bookkeeping?

Construction services focus on tracking costs and revenues specific to construction projects, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment.

Which construction accounting software do you use?

We use Yardi, AppFolio stack, QuickBooks and Rent Manager that serve different needs within the construction industry. Their features and functionalities help improve financial management and project efficiency.

How does your construction accounting software benefit my business?

Our construction software helps streamline financial management by providing tools for accurate job costing, expense tracking, payroll processing, and financial reporting. It enhances efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making for your construction projects.

What are the benefits of outsourcing construction accounting to your firm?

Outsourcing construction accounting to our firm allows you to focus on core business activities while we handle complex financial management.

Ready for Sage Books You Can Bid Against?

Schedule a call with our construction team. We will review your cost code structure, your WIP, and what Sage is currently doing to your financials.