Accounting Clerk

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.

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.