Part-Time Bookkeeper Job at Pacific Partners in Seattle

Overview

About Us: Pacific Partners is a Seattle-based real estate development and consulting firm working across construction, public-private partnerships, and innovation-driven projects. We manage multiple operating entities across real estate development, construction projects, and advisory services, which means coordinating accounting across several business lines and active ventures.

We’re hiring a part-time, experienced bookkeeper to support our internal accounting operations by keeping our financial data accurate, organized, and actionable. You’ll be part of a small, focused team working at the intersection of real estate, finance, and operations. This is an in-person role based in Seattle.

The Role

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable managing books for multiple entities. You'll work closely with our CPA and Controller to handle transaction management, reconciliations, and month-end processes, ensuring our books stay clean, current, and ready for reporting.

Hours: 15-25 per week to start, with potential to increase into a full-time position as operations scale.

What You'll Do

• Record and reconcile daily transactions across multiple entities
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly in QuickBooks Online
• Track project expenses and assist with job costing and draw schedules
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation
• Support month-end close and prepare internal financial summaries
• Communicate proactively on discrepancies or missing information
• Help refine and document bookkeeping workflows as systems evolve

Who You Are

• 2+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience (construction or real estate preferred)
• Strong command of QuickBooks Online (required)
• Meticulous attention to detail and consistency
• Comfortable working across multiple entities and projects
• Reliable, organized, and self-directed
• Based in Seattle and available for on-site work

Bonus Points For

• Experience with job costing, project accounting, or draw tracking
• Familiarity with leading accounting and bookkeeping technology
• Exposure to development or construction workflows
• Interest in the business side of real estate and project operations

What Success Looks Like

We'll expect you to be a key part of the engine that keeps our projects running smoothly by ensuring our financials are accurate, timely, and ready for decision-making. You'll balance accuracy with efficiency, keep processes organized and repeatable, and communicate clearly to the team.

Why Join Us

• Work directly with leadership, a Controller, and a CPA
• Get hands-on exposure to real estate and construction accounting
• Build reliable systems that will scale as we grow
• Flexible schedule and supportive team environment

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance