Grinder Haizlip Construction has used JOBPOWER job costing software since it was found in 1992. Over the years, the Memphis-based general contractor has provided general construction services to the commercial, industrial and manufacturing industries in the Memphis area.

Dorothy Jones, administer at Grinder Haizlip, said four employees in the general contractor's accounting department use JOBPOWER for its general accounting functions, particularly for reporting and planning purposes. (JOBPOWER provides contractors with construction accounting software, with an emphasis on job cost management and features such as AIA billing, certified payroll and job budgets.)

Jones said she likes that cash receipts are easy to search, and the reports are customizable, which makes most reconciliation functions easier. The software is very efficient when compared to Microsoft Excel or using a standalone accounting package, she added, which helps employees save time. Jones also likes JOBPOWER's customizable functions, the ability to save files to be sent as email, and the ability to automatic offsets for some accounts.

The one thing Jones would like to improve the ease of making corrections when errors are made. She also noted that JOBPOWER's user documentation loads slowly and is not specific enough for Grinder Haizlip's particular needs.

However, Jones liked JOBPOWER overall, rating the job costing software 9 out of 10. She said she plans to upgrade to the next version when it becomes available.