JSH Tax & Business Consulting

The Best CPA Firm for Construction Companies and Contractors

Maximize profits with better job costing, smarter tax planning, and real CFO-level guidance.

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Located in St. Charles, ILFamily-owned since 1981For Contractors, Homebuilders, and Architects
Contractor on job site.
45+
Years Serving Contractors
99
5-Star Google Reviews
4.9
Average Rating
Year-Round
CPA Availability

Everything Your Construction Business Needs Under One Roof

Stop chasing three different vendors for tax, books, and strategy. JSH handles it all — and the pieces actually talk to each other.

Construction Tax Planning & Preparation

Federal, state, and multi-state filings prepared by CPAs who know construction-specific deductions:

  • Section 179 & bonus depreciation
  • R&D credits
  • Percentage-of-completion vs. completed-contract elections
  • And more

Profit Evaluation Service

A deep-dive analysis to identify exactly where margin is being left on the table. We evaluate:

  • Pricing & job mix
  • Overhead allocation
  • Labor productivity
  • Entity structure

Bookkeeping, Payroll & Job Costing

Specialized bookkeeping tracking costs by job, phase, and crew — plus:

  • Crew-accurate payroll
  • Multi-state sales tax compliance
  • Certified payroll for prevailing-wage jobs

Fractional CFO Services

Strategic financial leadership without the full-time price tag:

  • Cash flow forecasting
  • KPI dashboards
  • Bid analysis
  • Growth planning

Bank Financing & Bonding Support

We prepare the compiled and reviewed financial statements your lender or surety needs.

IRS Issue Resolution

Audit notice? Back taxes? Offer in Compromise? Our team has decades of experience negotiating with the IRS.

Rated 4.9/5 by 99 Clients on Google

We had a great experience with Jones, Savarese and Harrington this year. They were efficient, responsive, and helped us save money, which is always a win! The entire process was handled quickly through email and secure file transfer, making it incredibly convenient for our busy schedule. Highly recommended!

Sara Ponto

Jones, Savarese and Harrington are a top notch company who uses excellent organization, communication and personal skills to give you a rewarding tax filing experience. They helped us file deductions that we didn't know about and to better understand the language of our daughters' trusts. The CPAs and staff are knowledgeable and thorough.

Jenny Benjamin

Outstanding, prompt service, with great all around communication by all involved. Thank you!

Kevin Cahill

The services I receive are worth every penny. I trust I am in the best hands.

Nicole Giampa

Construction Is Different.
Most CPAs Don't Get It.

The financial reality of running a contracting business doesn't fit the mold of a typical CPA practice. JSH speaks construction fluently and structure your books the way you actually need them.

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Paul Jones, CPA — JSH Construction Accounting

Paul Jones, CPA

CPA · Partner

30+ years in construction accounting
Specializes in job costing & profit evaluation
Licensed CPA — Illinois
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Construction job costing dashboard and project financial planning

Job Costing That Actually Drives Decisions

We build job costing systems that show you, in real time, which projects are profitable and which are eating margin.

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Proactive tax planning documents and contractor financial review

Proactive Tax Planning, Not Just Tax Prep

We work with you throughout the year to identify deductions, credits, and timing strategies, so you legally pay the lowest tax allowable.

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CFO-level financial strategy charts for construction companies

CFO-Level Strategy at Part-Time Cost

Get executive-level financial guidance without a six-figure CFO salary. We help with cash flow forecasting, bid pricing, equipment financing, and bonding.

We Work With All Types of Contractors

Including, but not limited to:

Headquartered in St. Charles, IL — proudly serving contractors across Chicagoland

“My experience with Jones, Savarese, Harrington & Co. was nothing short of exceptional...”

— Jacob Popielnicki

We Help You Grow Your Business

Contractors who build lasting wealth think differently — they work the four levers that actually move the needle.

01Cut Costs

Stop Leaving Money on the Table

We dig into job costs, equipment expenses, and tax burden to find what's draining profit you've already earned.

02Improve Efficiency

Know Your Numbers Before the Job Is Done

We set up job costing and reporting that give you real-time visibility.

03Grow Sales

Bid Smarter. Win More. Charge What You're Worth.

We help you understand your true cost per job, sharpen bid pricing, and build the financial track record that wins bigger contracts.

04Do an Acquisition

Ready to Scale? We'll Help You Buy Right.

We handle financial due diligence, structure the deal to minimize tax exposure, and make sure you know what you're buying.

Find Out What You're Leaving On the Table — On Us.

No sales pitch. No obligation. Just a real conversation with a CPA who knows your industry.

“The services I receive are worth every penny. I trust I am in the best hands.”

— Nicole Giampa, Google Review

1001 E Main Street, Suite B, St Charles, IL 60174

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