Job Costing with Vendor Bills
Overview
Vendor bills are a primary source of job costs in Odoo.
Purpose & Use Case
- Subcontractor labor
- Materials
- Equipment rentals
Prerequisites
- Vendor bills enabled
- Analytic accounts configured
How It Works in Odoo
Costs are assigned to analytic accounts at the bill or line level and posted to accounting.
Configuration Notes
- Line-level analytics improve accuracy
Common Issues
- Bills posted without analytics
- Costs grouped incorrectly
Limitations
Odoo does not provide native cost code hierarchies.
When to Consider Professional Assistance
Structured cost coding often requires professional configuration.
<p>Related: <a href="/forum/community-help-3/understanding-analytic-accounts-36">Understanding Analytic Accounts</a>, <a href="/forum/community-help-3/linking-projects-to-accounting-37">Linking Projects to Accounting</a>.</p>