eTEK Online
Cloud-based construction accounting with flexible job cost tracking
About eTEK Online
eTEK Online is a cloud-based construction accounting solution built on over 25 years of industry experience. It combines job cost accounting, project management, payroll, purchasing, inventory, and financial reporting into a unified platform designed for small to midsized construction businesses.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 25+ years of construction industry expertise built into the software
- Highly flexible user-defined job cost structure adapts to any construction workflow
- Cloud-based with Microsoft 365 integration for remote access
- Comprehensive AIA billing support for progress billing and retainage
- Free trial available to test before committing
Cons
- Pricing at $150-283/month may be high for very small contractors
- Specialized for construction, not suitable for general business accounting
- Interface may feel dated compared to modern SaaS competitors
- Limited third-party app marketplace or integration ecosystem
Key Features
Job Cost Accounting
Flexible four-segment job cost structure with real-time work-in-progress reporting and estimate-to-complete tracking
AIA Billing
Generate both informal and official AIA billing statements with automatic retainage handling
Project Management
100% user-defined project codes for projects, jobs, phases, and tasks matching your business workflow
Certified Payroll
Integrated payroll processing with certified payroll reporting for government contract compliance
General Ledger
Full general ledger with cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting capabilities
Purchasing & Inventory
Supply chain management with purchase orders, inventory tracking, and vendor management
Equipment Module
Track equipment costs, maintenance, and utilization across projects and job sites
CRM
Complete database of vendors, customers, and employees with integrated data sharing across modules
Pricing
- Core accounting modules
- Job cost tracking
- Financial reporting
- Free trial included
- All modules included
- Certified payroll
- Equipment tracking
- Price drops after 24 months
Best For
Construction Company Accounting
Manage job costing, billing, payroll, and financial reporting for construction businesses
Government Contract Compliance
Handle certified payroll and AIA billing requirements for government construction projects
Multi-Project Cost Tracking
Compare actual costs against estimates across multiple simultaneous construction projects
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