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mbecker1313
August 9, 2021
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Service Industry - Painting

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Hi

I'm using QB Pro Plus 2021.  My client is a painting contractor for residential and commercial properties.  He doesn't keep inventory on hand.  He buys paint for a specific job.  How do I break down the paint purchases in accordance to the job.  So for example there will be 3 jobs under a client.  The invoice from the vendor will have the job in the PO section of the invoice but it's never clear which job under the client name it goes to.  I go to the payroll records and look up the jobs that were assigned to an  employees time card.  Is there a better way?

Thanks

Mary Becker

Best answer by MadelynC

You’re most welcome, @mbecker1313.


In QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), the best way to break down your paint purchases by job is the instructions provided above.


Since you’ve already done that, you can also utilize a third-party app. Our Desktop App Center contains several tools that have advanced features and are compatible with the program. From there, you can choose which one works best for your business.

You can visit these resources to learn more about the job in QBDT:

 


Let me know if you have other concerns besides managing these purchases. The Community is always here to help. Have a good one!

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GlinetteC
August 9, 2021

Glad to have you here, Mary Becker.

 

I'm here to help you handle this in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

You'll have to tag the customer when recording the paint purchase. I've attached a screenshot for your visual reference:

 

In the Customer: Job column, you'll indicate which job the paint is when creating his Bill or Check.

 

Also, make sure you set up the jobs in the customer profile customer profile to assign each job per transaction.

 

This article helps you in tracking the expenses for a job and comparing those to your revenue: Tracking job costs in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Keep on posting here if you have additional questions concerning jobs in QBDT. I'll be around to help.

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    mbecker1313Author
    August 9, 2021

    Thank you.  Sorry I didn't state that I already do that.  Your response did help as it reaffirms what I'm already doing.

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    MadelynCAnswer
    August 10, 2021

    You’re most welcome, @mbecker1313.


    In QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), the best way to break down your paint purchases by job is the instructions provided above.


    Since you’ve already done that, you can also utilize a third-party app. Our Desktop App Center contains several tools that have advanced features and are compatible with the program. From there, you can choose which one works best for your business.

    You can visit these resources to learn more about the job in QBDT:

     


    Let me know if you have other concerns besides managing these purchases. The Community is always here to help. Have a good one!

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