How to Record Subcontractor Back-charges
Recording the recovery of costs from a subcontractor for rework, materials, or support services provided by the prime contractor.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Payable - Subcontractor | Debit | 2,100.00 | - |
| Direct Cost Offset - Rework/Materials | Credit | - | 2,100.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Back-charges reduce the amount owed to the subcontractor while offsetting the prime contractor's direct costs incurred to rectify the subcontractor's performance issue.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Issue a debit memo in the AP module to reduce the subcontractor's balance and credit the original job cost code.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Subcontractor invoice reconciliations; significant credits in direct cost accounts.
📄 Required Documentation
Non-conformance report (NCR), back-charge notice sent to subcontractor, and labor/material logs supporting the charge.
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