Clerk, Full-Time

ArcBest; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, seeks a Clerical Clerk to support the Service Center with a broad range of duties. You will enter information, process receipts and invoices, issue various documents, handle mail, and assist customers and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and experience in billing or data entry. Evening shifts and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior billing/collections/OS&D experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Data entry and clerical skills required.
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.

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

Data entry

Billing experience

Microsoft Office

Office equipment operation

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

(Amount listed is the base range and may differ by location.)

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.