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BRIKAT HOMES
Construction Bookkeeper / Accounting Coordinator
About Us
Brikat Homes delivers high-quality residential construction projects across the greater Seattle area. We value accuracy, financial discipline, and consistent operational structure. We are seeking a part-time Construction Bookkeeper / Accounting Coordinator to support our financial operations, vendor documentation, and project-related accounting with precision and professionalism.
Position Overview
This role extends well beyond basic data entry. The Construction Bookkeeper / Accounting Coordinator manages bookkeeping across multiple project entities, ensures subcontractor compliance, and oversees payment and documentation workflows. This position plays a critical role in maintaining job costing accuracy, organizing financial records, and supporting internal forecasting tools that drive executive business decisions.
We are looking for a professional who takes ownership of their responsibilities, thrives in a structured workflow, and anticipates needs without waiting for direction. This role works closely with the Owner and internal administrative team, representing Brikat Homes professionally with both vendors and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Bookkeeping & Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping for multiple LLCs in QuickBooks Desktop
- Enter and code vendor/subcontractor invoices
- Track committed costs and reconcile budget vs. actuals
- Generate and record intercompany invoices
- Support monthly DOR filings and year-end financial preparation
- Organize bank statements, interest reserve statements, and financial backup
- Track active entities and assist with identifying accounts ready for closure
- Maintain job-level bond expense documentation
- Support budget dashboards and long-range financial planning tools
Vendor Compliance & Documentation
- Send, track, and maintain Master Subcontractor Agreements
- Monitor insurance, W-9s, certificates, and required compliance documents
- Enforce lien waiver collection prior to payment
- Maintain clean, organized vendor files
Purchase Orders, Change Orders & Billing
- Generate purchase orders once bids are approved
- Track and update change orders throughout the project lifecycle
- Match invoices to POs and flag discrepancies or overages
- Prepare lender draw packages by cost code with full documentation
- Prepare checks for signature and manage deposits as needed
Internal Coordination
- Communicate professionally with vendors and subcontractors
- Coordinate with internal admin staff and ownership to ensure complete workflows
- Manage deadlines independently and escalate issues when necessary
- Maintain a calm, solutions-focused presence
Qualifications
Required
- 3 years of construction accounting or multi-entity bookkeeping experience
- Advanced QuickBooks Desktop proficiency
- Strong knowledge of job costing, POs, COs, and lien waiver processes
- Experience managing financials for multiple LLCs
- Intermediate–advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
- Professional, respectful communication style
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently
Preferred
- Experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms
- Familiarity with forecasting and financial planning
- Prior support for executives or operational leadership
Position Details
- Type: Part-time (20 hours/week to start; potential for full-time)
- Location: Snohomish County office
- Minimum 2 days/week onsite required
- Remote: Limited remote tasks possible after demonstrating reliability
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $40