Accounting Clerk

DARK HORSE COMICS; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Horse Comics is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join the Accounting department as an entry-level role focused on Accounts Payable, with support across Accounts Receivable and Royalties.

You will perform data entry, reconcile records, and assist with administrative tasks to keep the department operating accurately and on time.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a related administrative role.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and work independently in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of problem-solving with minimal direction.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively with outside vendors, creators, and editors, maintaining a professional attitude with a wide range of personalities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable transactions, including reviewing work-for-hire contracts and ensuring payment accuracy.
• Perform daily data entry into accounting software and/or the corporate database.
• Maintain accurate information in the accounting system and master lists.
• Provide coverage and task support across Accounts Receivable and Royalty functions as assigned.
• Assist the accounting team with overflow AP, AR, and royalty-related tasks.
• Investigate and assist with the resolution of discrepancies as assigned.
• Track and reconcile expenses for internal reporting.
• File accounting documents in a timely and organized manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Independent worker

Effective communicator

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Mac OS

Job description

Description

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Assistant Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Hourly

Supervisory Status: No

Labor Status: Union Represented

Position Objective

The Accounting Clerk is an entry-level position within the Accounting department, with primary responsibility for Accounts Payable and supporting coverage across Accounts Receivable and Royalty functions. This role performs a range of data entry, reconciliation, and administrative tasks that support the accuracy and efficiency of the department's day-to-day operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Data Entry

• Process Accounts Payable transactions, including reviewing work-for-hire contracts and ensuring payment accuracy.
• Perform daily data entry into accounting software and/or the corporate database.
• Maintain accurate information in the accounting system and master lists.

Accounts Receivable & Royalties Support

• Provide coverage and task support across Accounts Receivable and Royalty functions as assigned.
• Assist the accounting team with overflow AP, AR, and royalty-related tasks.

Reconciliation & Administrative

• Investigate and assist with the resolution of discrepancies as assigned.
• Track and reconcile expenses for internal reporting.
• File accounting documents in a timely and organized manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• 1 year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a related administrative role.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and work independently in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of problem-solving with minimal direction.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively with outside vendors, creators, and editors, maintaining a professional attitude with a wide range of personalities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Associate degree or certificate in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong working knowledge of Mac OS.

Due to the confidential nature of the material handled, the individual is required to maintain information in such a manner that it does not become available to any Dark Horse personnel including non-supervisory accounting personnel.

No information will be released to any outside source either in written or verbal form without the approval of the Head of Finance and Administration.