Your books,
finally handled.
You didn’t start a business to spend your Sundays fighting spreadsheets. I keep your books clean, your taxes calm, and your questions answered — no jargon, no judgment.
Plans from $200/mo. Contractor packages from $600/mo.
Or just text me: (480) 648-4958
No long contracts Flat monthly pricing Real human, real answers
Online Certified ProAdvisor
“Caleb-John will keep your books under control, so tax time is headache free!” — Jill Cone, AZ Metals
You can run a full year of jobs and still not know which ones actually paid you.
Built for builders
& contractors.
Most bookkeepers don’t speak contractor.
Construction bookkeeping isn’t like other industries. Job costs, draws, retainage, subs, materials — it adds up fast. I speak the language and keep your numbers clean job-by-job, so you can bid smarter and sleep better. Whether you’re a one-truck operation or running a few crews, I’ll set your books up to actually reflect how your business works.
Most contractors start looking for a bookkeeper right about the time the second crew starts.
I’ll get your job costs dialed in the first month, and you’ll bid the next job knowing exactly what it costs you.
Job costing done right
Track profitability per job, not just per month — so you know which projects actually pay.
Subcontractor & 1099 tracking
Stay on top of subs, lien waivers, and year-end 1099s without the scramble.
Materials, equipment & mileage
Categorize the messy stuff — supply runs, fuel, equipment rentals — the right way.
Progress billing & retainage
Books that match how contractors actually get paid: draws, retainage, change orders.
Taking on my first two contractor clients at a founding rate.
I’m building my construction book of business, so the first two GCs who sign on get $500/mo locked for a year instead of $600+ — in exchange for a straight review at the six-month mark. After that it goes to the normal rate.
Real number, real person. I usually reply same day.
Built for businesses that are still finding their feet.
Pricing is based on monthly transaction volume — not how many accounts you have. A transaction is any line item that needs categorizing or reconciling.
Starter
Up to 75 transactions per month
- Monthly reconciliation of connected accounts
- Categorization of all transactions
- Profit & loss statement
- Balance sheet
- Year-end file prepped for your CPA
- Email support (48-hour response, business days)
Growing
76–200 transactions per month
- Everything in Starter
- Vendor tracking & year-end 1099 prep
- Quarterly summary packaged for your CPA
- One 30-minute check-in call per month
Contractor
76–200 transactions per month, plus job-level tracking
- Job costing tracked per job
- Subcontractor tracking & 1099 prep
- Progress billing & retainage recorded per job
- Materials, equipment & mileage categorization
- Multiple accounts & entities
- Direct phone access (M–F, 9–3 MST)
Cancel any month, 15 days’ notice, no exit fee. Setup and cleanup are separate one-time engagements, quoted in writing before any work starts. If your transaction volume outgrows your tier for two months running, I’ll call you — you’ll never get a surprise overage. Volume above 200/mo quoted separately.
The Foreman’s Ledger
Straight talk on money for contractors who are building something real. Twice a month, free, no fluff.
- Job costing tips that actually make sense
- How to bid smarter as your crew grows
- Real talk on the financial side of scaling a trade business
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Straightforward services, no upsells.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Clean books, reconciled accounts, and reports you can actually read.
Catch-Up & Cleanup
Behind a few months — or a few years? Cleanup is a separate one-time engagement covering everything before your start date, quoted in writing before I begin.
Tax-Ready Reports
Profit & loss, balance sheet, and a tidy hand-off to your CPA.
QuickBooks Setup
Chart of accounts, bank connections, and settings built around how your business actually runs. One-time flat fee, quoted before I start.
Plans start at $200/month.
New business problems I hear all the time.
If any of these hit close to home, you’re in the right place. This is exactly what I fix — without judgment or jargon.
I have no idea if I’m pricing things right.
My receipts live in three shoeboxes and an email folder.
I’m scared of tax season and don’t know what I owe.
QuickBooks confuses me more than it helps.
I’m mixing personal and business expenses.
I need to pay myself but don’t know how.
Simple monthly bookkeeping, no contract.
A neighbor, not a giant firm.
Morman Bookkeeping Firm is based right here in Tempe. I started this because most bookkeeping options are either built for big companies with big budgets, or they’re a faceless app that leaves you on your own when things get confusing. New businesses — and contractors especially — deserve better than that. Someone who picks up the phone, explains your numbers in plain English, and won’t charge you like you’re a Fortune 500. Clean books, fair price, real help. I’m also QuickBooks Online Certified.
How I work with your accounts
Caleb-John will keep your books under control, so tax time is headache free! He is very personable and easy to talk to.
Jill Cone
AZ Metals
I, Steph Young, have been working with Caleb-John Morman as the accountant for a non-profit, and the difference has been night and day.
Steph Young
Movement Explorations & Events
Questions I get a lot.
I’m not making much yet. Can I even afford this?
Is my business too small for this?
My books are a disaster and I’m kind of embarrassed.
Why not just use QuickBooks or one of the AI tools?
What if it’s not working out?
Do you do my taxes?
Do you handle Arizona TPT?
What’s not included?
Let’s talk about your books.
A free 20-minute call. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest look at where you are and what would actually help.