Accounting Clerk

Fpc Intl • Spring Lake, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Noble Company, a subsidiary of FPC International, Inc., is seeking a motivated, technically savvy problem solver to support the Accounting & Finance team. The Accounting Clerk supports accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments and customer collections while resolving discrepancies. The role also provides daily support to the AP/AR Specialist and Controller on general accounting tasks.

The position is based in the company’s Spring Lake, Michigan office. It works closely with the Accounting and Customer Service team and all Noble Company departments. The company describes its culture as entrepreneurial, family friendly, collaborative, and supportive of work-life balance, with new ideas encouraged. Travel and certifications are not required.

The role is organized around accounts payable (approximately 40% of the work), accounts receivable (approximately 40%), and customer service (approximately 20%).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1–2 years of office-related work experience, such as filing, coordination, and communications by email or other methods.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles.
• Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and internet use.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing excellent internal and external customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, or customer service experience.
• ERP experience.
• Freight claims experience.
• Microsoft Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, code, and match invoices to receipts and purchase orders, and process vendor invoices.
• Serve as backup in preparing and processing vendor payments, ensuring they are timely and accurate.
• Serve as backup in preparing and processing payments for monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Reconcile payments with vendor statements.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable transaction records and assist with fixed asset records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues with vendor invoices or payments.
• Serve as backup in preparing and issuing customer invoices.
• Follow up on outstanding retail customer payments, investigate discrepancies, compile shipment documentation for customer submissions, and dispute fees.
• Reconcile customer payments with the accounts receivable ledger.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and customer interaction records regarding past-due invoices.
• Enter, process, and monitor customer orders in the online store, ensuring accuracy.
• Ensure online order acknowledgements and invoices are generated accurately and on time.
• Receive, evaluate, and respond to freight claims.
• Evaluate damaged products and process customer return authorizations.
• Support customers by phone, email, online, or in person with product, pricing, availability, and order-tracking information.

Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, starting immediately.
• Generous paid time off based on years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Online learning, coaching, and role-related training.
• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Generous vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED