Clerk, Full-Time

ArcBest; Salisbury (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is hiring a Clerk to support the Service Center with clerical duties and billing-related tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will enter information, issue receipts and invoices, process payments, handle mail and phone inquiries, and maintain accurate records.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and prior billing or data-entry experience in transportation. Evening/weekend shifts may be required as needed.

Qualifications

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

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

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

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 $ 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.