Bookkeeping for engineering firms
Project-based work needs project-based numbers. We track revenue and costs by job, so you know which projects actually make money.
Monthly packages starting at $425 per month

Sound familiar?
- Profitability by project is a guess
- Retainers and progress billing are hard to follow
- Subcontractor costs scattered across accounts
- Slow collections that squeeze cash
Who we work with
- Civil and structural engineers
- MEP and consulting engineers
- Surveyors and design firms
- Environmental consultants
Results you can expect
- Profitability by project and client
- Progress billing and receivables kept current
- Subcontractor costs organized
- Faster, cleaner collections
What you can count on
Reliable
Accurate, organized books, reconciled on the same schedule every month.
Responsive
Emails answered within a business day, and a real person when you call.
On time
Records updated and reports delivered by the 15th, every month.
Cost effective
Clear starting prices and plans sized to your business, for less than an in-house hire.
Why work with us
Tallyworks is a founder-led firm. Your books get the full attention of a certified professional, every month.
Meet the founderWork directly with the founder
Asad Abbas handles your books personally, from the first call to every monthly close. No hand-offs, no call centers.
Certified and credentialed
Certified Bookkeeper, Certified Accounting Technician and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, with a degree in accounting and finance.
U.S.-based, never offshore
Your books are kept by a U.S.-based professional in Naperville, Illinois, and never outsourced overseas.
Calls that fit your schedule
Evening and weekend consultations, so talking about your books doesn't cost you a workday.
Ready for confidence in your numbers?
Getting started takes three simple steps.
- 1
Free video consultation
A relaxed call to see whether our approach fits your business and your goals.
- 2
Diagnostic Review
A detailed check of your books that shows exactly what needs attention.
- 3
Your custom plan
Pick a one-time cleanup, ongoing monthly support, or both.
Questions, answered
Can't find an answer? We reply to every message within one business day.
Contact usYes. We set up projects or classes in QuickBooks so income and costs are tagged to each job.
Book your free consultation
Pick a time that works for you. It takes about a minute.
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