Bookkeeping, Payroll & Job Costing for Ontario Trades & Contractors
Job profitability, payroll, GST/HST, WSIB, and T5018 compliance—built specifically for Ontario trades and contractors. Fixed plans start at $299/month.
No hard sales pitch. No obligation. Prefer email? adam@truetradebookkeeping.com
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I’ve been on the tools.
I know the exact challenges you face on the job site and in the office.
CERTIFIED EXPERTISE
Hi, I’m Adam.
Most bookkeepers have never set foot on a job site. I have. With a background in facility maintenance, financial analysis, and investment property accounting, I’ve spent plenty of years in crawlspaces—and spreadsheets.
I truly get it. Between managing crews, coordinating subs, dealing with unexpected job site issues, and watching material prices climb, the last thing you need to be doing is paperwork.
You bring precision to the job site—I bring that exact same standard to your books. Let’s work together.
Most bookkeepers have never set foot on a job site. I have. With a background in facility maintenance, financial analysis, and investment property accounting, I’ve spent plenty of years in crawlspaces—and spreadsheets.
I truly get it. Between managing crews, coordinating subs, dealing with unexpected job site issues, and watching material prices climb, the last thing you need to be doing is paperwork.
You bring precision to the job site—I bring that exact same standard to your books. Let’s work together.
Prefer email? adam@truetradebookkeeping.com
Built for Solo Contractors & Small Crew Operators — Not Generic Businesses
Running a trade or contracting business in Ontario isn’t like running a retail shop. Generic bookkeepers don’t understand the complex details that protect your margins.
You’re dealing with a lot:
Field & Job Management
Compliance & Profit Tracking
Most generalist bookkeepers don’t understand how a job site actually flows — I do.
True Trade Bookkeeping was built to provide you with the financial foundation and insights you need to take back you time, reduce stress, and grow a strong, profitable business.
A Strong Financial Foundation
Clean books, and audit-proof compliance built specifically for Ontario trades and contractors.
Trade Expert Bookkeeping
Trade-specific bookkeeping that protects your margins on every single job.
Job Costs Tracked Properly
Know what each project actually costs to run—and exactly what you walked away with.
GST/HST, WSIB & CRA Handled Right
No missed deadlines, no surprise audit letters, and no late-filing penalties.
Accurate Financial Records
Clean, accurate financial records are one of the most powerful tools a business owner can have.
Zero Weekend Stress.
Hand off your paperwork to a trade bookkeeping specialist—and reclaim your evenings and weekends.
Trade-Specific Focus
You get a partner who speaks fluent supply-house, job-costing, and trade reality.
Zero Paperwork Stress
Snap photos of receipts on your phone and get back to work. No weekend data entry.
Protected Margins
Track job costs so you double down on profitable work and stop taking jobs that bleed money.
Zero Tax-Time Panic
At year-end your CPA or tax preparer receives a clean, audit-ready financial package.
How It Works
01
Tell Me What’s Going On
We’ll set up a convenient time to have a quick, 15-minute chat about your setup. I’ll send over a fixed-price quote within 24 hours—no surprise bills, ever.
02
I Clean and Set Up the Shop
I set up QuickBooks Online properly, clear out any old backlogs, and structure your books around your specific trade, jobs, crews, and materials.
03
Your Books Get Done. Every Single Month. On Time.
You get timely monthly closes and simple, clear reports showing your true profit, cash flow, and job margins—without lifting a finger.
Pick Your Plan
Starting at $299/month. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees.
Starter
Best for solo trades and contractors, needing bookkeeping, GST/HST filing, WSIB compliance, and tax-ready books at year end.
From
$299
/month
Billed monthly, cancel anytime
Business
Popular
Best for trades and contractors with small crews needing regular payroll and job costing.
From
$499
/month
Billed monthly, cancel anytime
Scale
Best for established trades and contractors who are focused on growth and want to scale their business.
From
$899
/month
Billed monthly, cancel anytime
More Than a Bookkeeper. Your Strategic Financial Partner.
Generic Bookkeepers:
Generic bookkeepers just look backward to tell you what happened in the past. I work alongside you as a financial partner—handling your bookkeeping, payroll, and job costing while coaching you on what the numbers actually mean so you can make better business decisions.
Generic bookkeepers just look backward to tell you what happened in the past. I work alongside you as a financial partner—handling your bookkeeping, payroll, and job costing while coaching you on what the numbers actually mean so you can make better business decisions.
You Don’t Just Get Clean Books:
You learn how to read your financial statements and use your data to plug profit leaks, protect cash flow, and run a tighter, more profitable trade business. That’s the True Trade Bookkeeping difference.
You learn how to read your financial statements and use your data to plug profit leaks, protect cash flow, and run a tighter, more profitable trade business. That’s the True Trade Bookkeeping difference.
Prefer email? adam@truetradebookkeeping.com
Proper bookkeeping forms the financial backbone of any successful business.
How Pricing Works
You don’t need cookie-cutter pricing or a plan filled with stuff you don’t need. You only pay for what your business actually needs.
Here’s how it works:
Tell me what you need. Bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, detailed job costing, regular financial reports, etc.
I size up the workload. I look at the actual heavy lifting: total monthly transactions, operational complexity, employee and subcontractor counts, job costing depth, and how detailed your records need to be to meet your business goals and objectives.
You get one flat monthly price. A single fixed rate that covers everything you need, and nothing you don’t. No surprise bills.
Here’s how it works:
Tell me what you need. Bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, detailed job costing, regular financial reports, etc.
I size up the workload. I look at the actual heavy lifting: total monthly transactions, operational complexity, employee and subcontractor counts, job costing depth, and how detailed your records need to be to meet your business goals and objectives.
You get one flat monthly price. A single fixed rate that covers everything you need, and nothing you don’t. No surprise bills.
Who This Is (and Isn’t) For
This is for you if:
This probably isn’t for you if:
🎯 My Focus Is Simple:
Build an airtight financial foundation for your business. I give you clear numbers so you can protect your margins, trim risk, and build a long-term profitable business.
Industries Served
100% Risk-Free Guarantee
My Guarantee to You
If you’re ever unsatisfied with my service or I miss a deadline, I’ll fix it immediately on my dime—and credit your entire month’s fee. No questions asked.
No Surprise Invoices
Your monthly rate is 100% fixed with zero hidden costs. You’ll never receive a surprise bill, or extra hourly charges.
No Lock-In Contracts
You’re not locked into a 12-month contract. If I’m not saving you time and making your life easier, you can cancel anytime with zero hassle.
Switching Bookkeepers? The Stress-Free Handoff Promise
Switching bookkeepers shouldn’t be a headache. I seamlessly handle the entire transition for you—no awkward conversations with your old bookkeeper, no downtime, and zero paperwork hassles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does remote bookkeeping cost?
It depends on your job volume and complexity, but pricing is always fixed and transparent. After our free 15-minute call, I’ll give you an exact quote. No retainers, no hidden fees, and you can cancel anytime.
What happens during onboarding?
I spend a week linking your accounts, sorting through any backlogs, and setting up your job-costing framework. I do the heavy lifting—you just answer a few clarifying questions.
How do I switch from my current bookkeeper?
It’s painless. I handle the handoff directly, get access to the necessary files, and take it from there so you don’t get stuck in the middle.
How fast do you close the books each month?
Books are closed consistently by the middle of the following month, so you always have fresh data to make decisions.
How fast is catch-up bookkeeping?
A full year: two weeks. Three months or less: usually under a week. You will receive a transparent upfront fixed quote before I start.
What industries do you specialize in?
Skilled trades, contractors, and home service businesses operating across Ontario.
Will I lose control of my finances?
Not at all—you keep total control and approval power over your bank accounts. I just make sure the numbers moving through them are organized and accurate.
How do you access my data securely?
Through QuickBooks Online accountant access — you control and can revoke this accountant access at any time. No passwords are shared.
Are my files staying in Canada?
The software I use, including QuickBooks Online, may store data on Canadian or U.S. servers. All data is securely stored and managed using industry standard cloud systems.
What happens at tax time — do you talk to my accountant?
Absolutely. I work directly with your CPA at year-end to send them a clean, review-ready package, saving them time (and saving you expensive CPA billing hours).
Do you handle tax preparation?
I handle the books; your accountant or tax preparer handles the tax filing. I deliver a clean year-end package so your accountant or tax prepare can work fast.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. No long-term contracts — just industry standard 30 days’ notice.
“You didn’t start your business to drown in receipts, debate paperwork with your staff or spouse, stress over CRA deadlines, or guess if you made a profit on your last job. You started it to build something profitable, take care of your family, and run a great crew. Let me take the bookkeeping weight off your shoulders so you can get back to building.”
Adam Shaver
True Trade Bookkeeping
Get Your Time and Sanity Back
Send me a quick text or email. Tell me what’s going on with your books right now, and I’ll get back to you the same day.
No judgment, no jargon, and no high-pressure sales pitch—just two business owners having an honest chat about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get you there.
No judgment, no jargon, and no high-pressure sales pitch—just two business owners having an honest chat about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get you there.
Prefer email? adam@truetradebookkeeping.com