Clerk, Part-Time

ArcBest; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ABF Freight is seeking a part-time Clerk for the Lafayette, LA service center. You will support billing, data entry, and document processing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing receipts, invoices, statements, and handling mail, phones, and general office tasks. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and flexible hours, with weekly pay for hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior billing/invoicing experience preferred.
• Proficient in data entry and MS Office.
• Ability to operate office equipment.

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

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description
The Clerk, Part-Time 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

Experience

• Prior experience in billing, collections, tracing, OS&D and the transportation industry
• 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

This is a part time position that will average fewer than 30 hours per week. Work hours generally fall between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation

• 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, 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.