Case Study: How R-Mar Electric Streamlined Construction Accounting with QuickBooks Online
R-MAR Electric partnered with Certum Solutions, a trusted local Union County, NC business, to enhance their bookkeeping and streamline job costing processes.
R-MAR Electric LLC is a small commercial electrical contracting company based in Matthews, NC, serving general contractors and commercial clients throughout the region. They specialize in electrical contracting services for commercial projects, delivering reliable solutions on time and on budget.
The Challenge
R-MAR Electric aimed to enhance bookkeeping efficiency and streamline financial workflows to support growth and improve project estimating. The company wanted to:
Implement best practices for account setup and journal entries
Optimize payroll mapping and transaction processes
Increase confidence in managing bookkeeping independently
Partner with a knowledgeable team to guide them step-by-step
Karen Payne shared: "Meaghan with Certum has advised me before, and I really appreciate her encouragement and explanations."
The Solution
Certum Solutions worked closely with R-MAR Electric to optimize their QuickBooks Online setup and streamline bookkeeping processes. The team provided:
Payroll mapping and cleanup of old transactions to ensure accurate records.
Step-by-step guidance and mentoring throughout the accounting workflow.
Personalized quickbooks online support and training to allow Karen to confidently manage bookkeeping independently over time.
Karen highlighted the standout support from the Certum Solutions team:
"I can type a lot here, but all that I really need to say is that Meaghan is awesome. She is the best, professional and helpful. She mentors me so that I can do things on my own in the future."
Results & Impact
The collaboration with Certum Solutions led to both measurable and qualitative improvements:
Bookkeeping efficiency improved significantly: Karen noted that her reconciliations are “so much faster” than before.
Best practices for account setup and journal entries decreased bookkeeping time.
Mentoring and training empowered Karen to become a stronger, more confident bookkeeper.
Takeaway: Streamlined bookkeeping → reconciliations completed faster, saving hours each week
The Transformation
Since implementing the optimized QuickBooks Online workflows, R-MAR Electric has seen tangible business improvements:
Job costing capabilities allow for more accurate and faster project estimating.
Improved efficiency and accuracy in financial workflows has supported growth opportunities.
Karen anticipates increased business due to faster, more reliable estimating, enabling the company to scale confidently.
About the Client
R-MAR Electric LLC | Matthews, NC
Website: https://portal.rmarelectric.com/i/RMARELECTRIC
Services: QuickBooks Online Optimization, Training, & Ongoing Mentoring for commercial electrical contracting business
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