Clerk, Full-time

ABF Freight; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight, a leading less-than-truckload carrier, seeks a Clerk to support the Service Center with clerical tasks and data entry. The role involves processing receipts, invoices, statements, and checks, handling mail, calls, and routine office duties.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Evening shifts and variable hours may apply, with weekly pay for this hourly position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• Prior experience in billing, collections, tracing, OS&D and the transportation industry is preferred.
• Prior experience in data entry and other clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Type or enter information into computer to prepare correspondences.
• Prepare, issue and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements and checks.
• Issues licenses, permits, certificates, writs or other legal documents and/or titles.
• Receive money from customers, deposit money in bank and handle petty cash, as needed.
• Open and route incoming mail, answer correspondences and prepare outgoing mail.
• Answer telephone calls, convey messages and run errands.
• Stamp or number forms by hand or machine and photocopy documents.
• Proofread records or forms, sort and file records and index records and information.
• Tabulate and post data in record books.
• Transfer information from reports, code numerically and post to prepared code sheet, ledger or journal.
• Compute wages, taxes, premiums, commissions and payments.
• Count, weigh, check, analyze, measure and/or classify materials.
• Conduct limited research as requested.
• Maintain a highly positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Skills

Billing & invoicing

Data entry

Office equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Clerk assists the Service Center and performs any combination of clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Type or enter information into computer to prepare correspondences.
• Prepare, issue and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements and checks.
• Issues licenses, permits, certificates, writs or other legal documents and/or titles.
• Receive money from customers, deposit money in bank and handle petty cash, as needed.
• Open and route incoming mail, answer correspondences and prepare outgoing mail.
• Answer telephone calls, convey messages and run errands.
• Stamp or number forms by hand or machine and photocopy documents.
• Proofread records or forms, sort and file records and index records and information.
• Tabulate and post data in record books.
• Transfer information from reports, code numerically and post to prepared code sheet, ledger or journal.
• Compute wages, taxes, premiums, commissions and payments.
• Count, weigh, check, analyze, measure and/or classify materials.
• Conduct limited research as requested.
• Maintain a highly positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED, required
• Prior experience in billing, collections, tracing, OS&D and the transportation industry, preferred
• Prior experience in data entry and other clerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Ability to operate various office equipment, required

Other Details

• Generally Monday through Friday, evening, and daytime shifts. Must be willing to work evenings and on an as-needed basis.
• Minimal (0%-25%)
• This is a hourly position paid weekly.
• Variable compensation is included.

About Us

ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 220 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.