Payroll/Data Entry Clerk(Travel Agency) – ASAP/FT

Foremost Travel & Tours; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Foremost Travel & Tours is seeking a Travel Services & Data Entry Clerk to enter, review, and maintain customer orders in our ERP system with accuracy and timeliness. You will support the sales process by verifying order details and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth order flow.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (Associate preferred), 3–5 years in order/data entry or related admin work, and proficiency in JD Edwards (JDE), Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of order entry, data entry, customer service, or related administrative experience.
• ERP experience required; JD Edwards (JDE) preferred; strong Excel/Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter customer purchase orders, RFQs, and related order information into the ERP system (JDE).
• Review orders for completeness and accuracy, including pricing, quantities, and shipping instructions.
• Generate pro-forma invoices and other order-related documents as required.
• Maintain customer and order records with data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Experience, Accounting, Operations, and Logistics teams.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders via phone, email, and other channels.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance data quality.

Skills

Data entry

Order entry

Customer service

Sales support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Full Job Description

Foremost Travel & Tours is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.

The Travel Services & Data Entry Clark/Payroll is responsible for entering, reviewing, and maintaining customer orders within the Company’s ERP systems with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail. This role supports the customer experience and sales process by managing order entry, verifying order information, maintaining data integrity, coordinating with internal departments, and ensuring orders are processed in accordance with company standards and procedures.

Visual Comfort Offers:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday — Friday, 8:00am — 5:00pm with occasional overtime and/or weekend work anticipated.
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

How success is defined:

• Enter customer purchase orders, RFQs, and related order information into the Company’s ERP system, JDE.
• Review orders for completeness and accuracy, including pricing, quantities, product codes, specifications, shipping instructions, and payment terms.
• Generate pro-forma invoices and other order-related documentation as required.
• Maintain customer and order records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company standards.
• Investigate and resolve order or data discrepancies, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Experience, Accounting, Operations, and Logistics teams to support efficient order processing and issue resolution.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders via phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance data accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to company policies regarding confidentiality, compliance, recordkeeping, and data management.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of order entry, data entry, customer service, sales support, or related administrative experience.
• ERP system experience required; JD Edwards (JDE), or similar platforms strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong data entry skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain speed and accuracy.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in manufacturing, hospitality, design, wholesale/distribution, or related industries, and familiarity with logistics processes, is preferred.

Pay: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote