Bookkeeping built for the trades

Bookkeeping for contractors.|

Turn your bank statements into job-ready profit reports with AI. Track materials, labor, and 1099 subs automatically, with no spreadsheets and no data entry.

No credit card required.

6K+
Small businesses
99%
Accuracy rate
10hrs
Saved per week
Job Costing
123 Oak St · Re-roof
Live
AB
ABC Supply
tagged to 123 Oak St
Materials $1,240
LG
Sub: Luis G.
sub payment
Labor $800
SF
Shell Fuel
tagged to 123 Oak St
Fuel $95
Job profit
123 Oak St · 31% margin
$0
1099 Tracking
Subcontractors · 2025
Tracked
LG
Luis G.
Drywall · paid by check
$9,400
1099 required
ME
Mike's Electrical LLC
Corporation
Excluded
TP
Tanya Paint Co.
$900 paid by card
Card · excluded
3 subs ready to e-file
due Jan 31
1099-NEC
As Seen In
Built for every trade

Whatever you build, fix, or maintain

Smart Clerk fits the way contractors actually run their books, from solo handymen to multi-crew shops.

Roofing & Restoration
Painting
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
Remodeling & Renovation
Flooring, Tile, Concrete & Masonry
Landscaping & Lawn Care
Handyman & Maintenance
Cleaning & Janitorial

Plus fencing, gutters, garage doors, welding, pool service, solar, appliance repair and more. If you invoice for work, Smart Clerk keeps your books.

Why contractors choose Smart Clerk

Bookkeeping that speaks contractor

No more shoebox of receipts or late nights in spreadsheets. Smart Clerk turns your bank activity into numbers that actually help you bid, buy, and get paid.

Materials vs. Labor, Automatically

See job costs split from labor and overhead the moment they hit your account, so you always know your true margin per job.

Track 1099 Subs & Crews

Payments to subcontractors and crew are categorized and tallied automatically, so there's no more digging through statements at tax time.

Know Your Profit Per Job

Instant P&L reports show what you're really earning after materials, subs, fuel, and equipment, so you can bid smarter.

Fuel, Trucks & Equipment

Vehicle fuel, repairs, tolls, and equipment rentals are categorized for you, so you capture every deductible dollar on the road.

Every Bank. Every Statement.

Upload statements from any bank or card, in any format, or connect directly to 10,000+ banks across the US & Canada for live feeds.

Tax-Ready in a Click

Generate P&L statements and tax reports your CPA will love, with no scrambling at year-end and no missed write-offs.

Simple Process

From bank to books in 3 simple steps

From the truck or the office, your first automated report is ready in under 5 minutes. No accounting knowledge required.

01

Connect or Upload

Link your bank and cards, or upload statements. We import every transaction automatically, with no manual entry.

02

AI Categorizes

Our AI splits materials, labor, subs, fuel, and equipment, learning your vendors and jobs as it goes.

03

Report & Export

Get P&L statements and tax-ready reports with one click. Share with your accountant in seconds.

Ready to get your bookkeeping off the job site?

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Loved by the trades

Contractors who ditched the shoebox of receipts

Verified review
"At tax time I used to dump a whole year of receipts on my accountant and just hope for the best. Now Smart Clerk sorts my shingle and material costs from labor on its own, so I actually know my margin on a roof before I bid the next one."
Marcus D.
Marcus D.
Owner, Apex Roofing & Restoration
Verified review
"Fuel, parts, truck repairs, it all gets sorted the second it hits my account. For the first time I can see what each service call really earns me. Honestly it's the best call I've made for the business this year."
Jerry K.
Jerry K.
Owner, Kowalski HVAC & Plumbing
Verified review
"I run a one man handyman shop, so I've got no time to fight with bookkeeping software that has a hundred buttons. I just forward my statements and get clean reports back. It's simple and it works."
Sam T.
Sam T.
Owner, Reliable Handyman Services
Got Questions?

Contractor bookkeeping, answered

Everything contractors ask before switching to Smart Clerk. Can't find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

Yes. Smart Clerk categorizes every transaction so you can see materials, labor, and overhead separately, giving you a clear picture of profitability across your work.

Yes. Our AI automatically splits job costs like materials and supplies from labor and overhead, so you always know your true margins.

Yes. Payments to 1099 subcontractors are categorized and tracked automatically, making it easy to reconcile and prepare for tax time.

Absolutely. Whether you do storm restoration, roofing insurance claims, or remodeling, Smart Clerk categorizes deposits, progress payments, and job costs so your books stay accurate.

Yes. The free plan includes 1 bank account and 20 invoices per month with all features enabled, and no credit card required.

All contractors and the trades, including roofing, painting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, flooring, concrete, masonry, landscaping, handyman services, cleaning, and more.

Higher-tier plans support multiple companies under one login, which is handy if you run separate LLCs for different trades or projects.

None. If you can forward a statement or link your bank, Smart Clerk does the rest. It's built for busy contractors, not accountants.

Yes. Export categorized transactions and P&L statements to Excel, or give your CPA one-click login access so they can reach your real-time data and leave comments whenever necessary.

Yes. Smart Clerk uses bank-level encryption and read-only connections. Your documents remain private and protected.

Spend more time on the job, less on the books.

Join thousands of contractors and trades who let Smart Clerk handle the bookkeeping, with accurate reports every job, every month.

No credit card required
First report in 5 minutes
Works with every bank