Clerk, Full-Time

Job Description

The Clerk assists the Service Center and performs any combination of clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive money from customers, deposit money in bank and handle petty cash, as needed.

• Issues licenses, permits, certificates, writs or other legal documents and/or titles.

• Prepare, issue and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements and checks.

• Type or enter information into computer to prepare correspondences.

• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

• Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.

• Maintain a highly positive attitude in a highly intense environment.

• Conduct limited research as requested.

• Count, weigh, check, analyze, measure and/or classify materials.

• Compute wages, taxes, premiums, commissions and payments.

• Transfer information from reports, code numerically and post to prepared code sheet, ledger or journal.

• Tabulate and post data in record books.

• Proofread records or forms, sort and file records and index records and information.

• Stamp or number forms by hand or machine and photocopy documents.

• Answer telephone calls, convey messages and run errands.

• Open and route incoming mail, answer correspondences and prepare outgoing mail.

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

Compensation

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

• Variable compensation is included.

In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position is $24.00 hourly, with an increase at 12 mos, and 18 mos.

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.