Accounting Clerk / Bookkeeper

This part time role is roughly 20 hours per week and will initially focus on accounts payable, data integrity, and foundational accounting support, with the opportunity to grow into broader accounting responsibilities including month-end close, general ledger management, and process improvement. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and organized who is looking to grow in accounting or finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, validity, and proper approval
• Perform threeway matching of purchase orders, inventory receipts, and vendor invoices
• Enter and code financial transactions into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy
• Assist in preparing and processing payments (checks, ACH, etc.)
• Maintain organized and accurate records of invoices and financial documentation
• Respond to internal and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements, including reviewing transactions, obtaining missing receipts, and ensuring proper documentation
• Maintain vendor and customer files, including collecting required annual tax documentation
• Review, reconcile, and standardize vendor and customer data across accounting and ERP systems to ensure accuracy and eliminate duplicate or outdated records
• Organize and maintain document management systems, including digitizing incoming documents and improving physical and electronic filing structures
• Assist with account reconciliations and monthend close activities
• Provide administrative and operational support to the accounting team as needed
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience
• Handson experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and ability to learn new systems quickly, including ERP and job costing platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with database or accounting systems strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fastpaced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain structured and accurate records across physical and digital systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams and external vendors
• Strong problemsolving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  
  

We Offer:

• Fun, creative and casual work environment
• High standards of quality and creativity
• A tightknit, strong team of employees
• High profile projects
  
  

Forge Graphic Works is a design studio and large format print & fabrication shop located in Portland, Oregon. We do work for big brands and small companies alike, specializing in designing and printing large retail campaigns, event graphics, P.O.P displays and other marketing programs.

We are looking for the right candidate, willing to commit to a long-term relationship. Please send us a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements and we will respond to applicants chosen for later interviews. Any applications missing this info will not be responded to. All replies and interviews will be strictly confidential.