Freight Clerk

O'Rourke Sales Company; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Rourke Sales Company is seeking an Entry level Freight Clerk to join our Freight TEAM in Davenport, Iowa. This full-time role supports paying invoices, matching bills of lading, and coordinating with freight vendors to ensure accurate billing.

You will handle daily invoicing tasks, maintain records, and respond to delivery issues. Ideal candidates have strong Excel/Office skills and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Good understanding of basic accounting processes.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Proactive with problem solving abilities.
• Reliable attendance and work history.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail oriented with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Handle freight vendor invoices, verify against quotes and bills of lading.
• Match bills of lading to daily invoice reports.
• Print and reconcile daily bill of lading paperwork.
• File daily bill of ladings.
• Respond to proof of delivery requests from customers.
• Enter invoices for payment.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Coordinate with freight carriers on invoicing issues.
• Monitor email for requests and issues.
• Maintain weekly AP check packets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Keep documentation up to date.
• Expense payable review.
• Invoice entry.

Skills

MS Office

Accounting basics

Team player

Problem solving

Reliability

Communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Independent problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

O’Rourke Sales Company has an opportunity for a Freight Clerk (freight payables) to join our Freight TEAM at our Corporate office in Davenport, Iowa. We are an established national distributor offering numerous lines of consumer electronics and standard to high-end appliances. Our operation spans from the East Coast to the West Coast with seven branch operations. Take a look at our website to see what we are all about www.orourkesales.com .

O’Rourke Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Level: Entry level

Position Type: Full Time (8:30am – 5:00pm) Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

• Handle freight vendor invoices, comparing to quote and bill of lading paperwork to ensure we are being billed correctly


• Matching of bill of lading paperwork to daily Electronic Data Invoice reports


• Printing of daily bill of lading reports and ensuring that all are received from each branch location


• Filing of daily bill of ladings


• Handle proof of delivery requests from customers if they have not received the product, or refuse units due to damage


• Enter invoices for payment


• Reconcile vendor statements


• Work with freight carriers to resolve invoicing issues


• Monitor email daily to check for any requests/ issues that need action


• Filing of weekly AP check packets


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Keep all documentation up to date as needed


• Expense Payable review


• Invoice entry

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products


• Ability to understand general accounting processes


• Ability to work within a team


• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and problem solve


• Reliable attendance and work history


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments


• Detail oriented


• Ability to identify and resolve routine problems independently