Clerk, Full-time

ABF Freight; Salisbury (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight is seeking a Clerk to support the Service Center with a variety of clerical duties in a fast-paced environment. The role involves data entry, billing and processing receipts, invoices and other documents.

Responsibilities include handling mail, answering calls, performing light banking tasks, and maintaining organized records. A High School Diploma is required, with preferred experience in billing and data entry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in billing, collections or data entry is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Type or enter information into computer to prepare correspondences.
• Prepare, issue and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements and checks.
• Receive money from customers and handle petty cash as needed.
• Open and route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Answer telephone calls, convey messages and run errands.
• Proofread records, sort and file records, and index information.
• Tabulate and post data in record books and code sheets.
• Compute wages, taxes, premiums and payments.

Skills

Data entry

Billing

Office software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED, required

Experience:

• Prior experience in billing, collections, tracing, OS&D and the transportation industry, preferred
• Prior experience in data entry and other clerical skills

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to operate various office equipment, required

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Generally Monday through Friday, evening, and daytime shifts. Must be willing to work evenings and on an as-needed basis.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.
• Variable compensation is included.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the starting pay rate for this position is $23.12 per hour.

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, 240 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.