JOB COST ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE FOR BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS

NO MORE SPREADSHEETS OR 3RD PARTY APPS FOR JOB COST CONTROL

CSG’s job cost accounting software gives construction companies the financial control generic accounting tools simply can’t deliver. Track labor, materials, subcontractors, and other costs in real time with construction‑grade accuracy—complete with cost codes, committed cost tracking, and WIP reporting that keeps every project profitable and on schedule

Our job cost accounting software includes powerful, construction‑specific capabilities such as:

  • Bill Paying with clean audit trails
  • Job Costing with actual vs. revised budget tracking
  • Lien Waiver printing
  • Payroll with labor costs automatically posted to jobs
  • Financial & Work‑in‑Process reporting
  • Change Order management
  • Progress Billing/Draws
  • Estimating, CRM, and Scheduling integration
  • Builder/Client/Vendor Web Portal for mobile PO approvals (Professional Series)
  • Remote Time Card Web App for field‑to‑office payroll and job cost accuracy (Professional Series)
  • And much more designed specifically for builders and contractor

Choose the deployment that fits your business: purchase and host it yourself for total control, or run it in the cloud with our monthly hosted option.

Pick the series that delivers the perfect Job Cost Accounting solution for your size, workflow, and budget.

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Contractors Software Group Helps You Stay Profitable With the Right Tools!

Keeping a construction business profitable takes more than hard work—it takes visibility. Contractors Software Group builds software that puts your numbers in one place, giving you real-time control over your jobs, crew, and cash flow.

Instead of juggling spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected apps, our system connects estimating, scheduling, and accounting into one platform. That means less rework, fewer billing mistakes, and more time focused on building.

With our built-in cost estimating software, you can turn accurate bids into clear budgets—fast. Pull from your item database, adjust for labor and material rates, and generate proposals without starting from scratch every time. Then, push those budgets directly into job tracking and invoicing tools for a seamless handoff between departments.

From bid to final payment, the entire workflow becomes easier to manage and far more predictable.

 

Track Costs Confidently and Catch Overruns Early

Too many builders find out a project went over budget after the job’s already done. That doesn’t work anymore. Our job costing software lets you monitor actual costs as they happen. You can break down data by phase, track purchase orders, and compare actuals to estimates, without waiting for month-end reports.

Everything flows together, so you’re never out of sync. You can even drill down into individual cost codes to see where money is going. With that kind of visibility, you make faster, smarter decisions on every job.

You’ll also be able to set cost controls and get alerts when actuals approach budget thresholds—helping you take action before profit margins slip away. By tracking data in real time, you avoid costly surprises and gain full control over your financial outcomes.

 

One Platform That Brings Accounting and Projects Together

You shouldn’t need separate tools for financials and fieldwork. Our integrated accounting project management software connects both, so your numbers always reflect what’s happening on-site. Invoices, payroll, job status, and vendor payments are all tied together, making your back office more efficient and your books more accurate.

And because it’s all part of our complete accounting software for construction, you don’t need to worry about missing links or patching systems together. Everything talks to everything—and that means less risk and less confusion for your team.

The result? Cleaner workflows, fewer manual steps, and more confident decision-making for every stakeholder involved.

Let’s Get You Set Up for Smarter Project Control

If you’re ready to stop chasing numbers and start managing them with confidence, you’re in the right place. Our tools are built to fit the way contractors work—fast-paced, hands-on, and constantly moving.

Get in touch with our team today and let us show you how Contractors Software Group can streamline your projects, boost visibility, and help you get paid faster, without the complexity.

Clients Say...

“I have been using CSG software since 2006. I find that the software is very user friendly and easy to move around in. I have trained on computer systems before and the simplicity of the CSG software makes my job a lot easier! If I do have a problem, CSG support is a phone call away. They offer free webinars to inform the users of the new and upcoming products and any edits they may have with the existing software itself. I recommend CSG to all contractors. It has saved our company a lot of money having budgets within jobs. My boss is not a computer friendly guy and he has no problem running the estimating program from CSG.”

Jodi Shockley Kipka, Progressive Builders – Big Lake, MN