Yes. We set up standard costs and track variances so you can see when actual costs drift from plan.
Manufacturing
Bookkeeping and Accounting for Manufacturers
In manufacturing, a small costing error repeated across thousands of units becomes a large hidden loss. We give manufacturers accurate, real time books built on sound cost accounting, so you know the true cost of what you make and where margin is leaking.
Why manufacturing costs are hard to track
Raw materials, labor, and overhead all flow into a finished product through work in progress, and if any of those are estimated loosely, your reported margin is fiction. Waste, rework, and idle capacity add cost that rarely shows up in a simple books setup. To price and plan well, you need costing that reflects the floor.
What manufacturing accounting has to get right
Standard costing and variances
We set up standard costs and track variances against them, so you can see when actual material or labor cost drifts away from plan and act on it.
Work in progress and inventory
We keep raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods accurate on the balance sheet, so profit is not distorted by inventory sitting in the wrong place.
True cost of goods sold
We tie COGS to units produced and sold, including overhead, so gross margin reflects real production cost rather than a rough estimate.
Capacity and working capital
Inventory and receivables tie up cash. We keep your working capital visible and model it forward so a capacity decision or a big order does not strain the business.
How we support manufacturers
Manufacturing bookkeeping
Cost accurate COGS, WIP tracking, and clean monthly financials.
Explore BookkeepingBooks cleanup and catch up
If costing and inventory were never set up properly, we rebuild an audit ready baseline.
Explore Books cleanupCash flow forecasting
Plan around production cycles and working capital.
Explore ForecastingBudgeting
Set cost and spending targets and track them monthly.
Explore BudgetingFractional CFO advisory
Expanding capacity or negotiating a bank line? We bring senior financial leadership on a part time basis.
Explore Fractional CFO advisoryTools we work in
We work in QuickBooks Online and Xero and integrate with the inventory and production systems manufacturers commonly run. You do not need to switch systems, and we handle any migration during onboarding.
Manufacturing results from our client work
Every number below is from a real engagement. Only names are changed.
Auto Parts Manufacturer, Standard Costing and $184K Waste FoundAuto Parts Manufacturer, Capacity Expansion Decision ModelPrecision Parts Manufacturer, Shop Running at 112% CapacitySteel Fabricator, 4 Year Restatement, Bank Covenant Breach PreventedIndustrial Manufacturer, Working Capital Turnaround and $420K Cash Released
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One point of contact
A dedicated accountant who knows your business, not a support queue.
Flat monthly pricing
No setup fees and no long term contracts. Scale up or down anytime.
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FAQ
Manufacturing Accounting Questions
How we handle standard costing, WIP, inventory, and true COGS.
Yes. We track raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods so profit is not distorted by misplaced inventory.
Yes. We tie COGS to units produced and sold, including overhead, so margin reflects real production cost.
We integrate with common inventory and production systems and keep the books in QuickBooks Online or Xero.
Yes. We start with a books cleanup to rebuild an audit ready baseline, then keep it accurate monthly.
A flat monthly fee based on transaction volume and complexity, with no setup fees. Exact quote after a free consultation.