We are looking for a meticulous and customer-focused Order Entry Clerk to join our team in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This long-term contract position requires onsite availability and offers the opportunity to contribute to vital business operations within the food and food processing industry. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate order processing, addressing customer needs, and supporting accounts receivable functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter customer orders accurately into the company's custom systems and QuickBooks, ensuring all details are correct.<br>• Coordinate the setup and processing of new customer orders, including initial sales information.<br>• Manage customer purchase orders and input data into the system with precision and attention to detail.<br>• Resolve order issues, such as correcting discrepancies between shipped and ordered products.<br>• Collaborate with logistics, sales, inventory, and finance teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.<br>• Track orders throughout their lifecycle, ensuring invoices and shipping confirmations are accurate.<br>• Support accounts receivable processes by verifying pricing, applying surcharges, and assisting with collections.<br>• Ensure proper invoicing by including applicable fees, such as freight and tariff charges.<br>• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s products, customers, and specific operational requirements.

• 1–5 years of experience in order entry, data entry, or customer service roles.<br>• Proficiency with accounting software like QuickBooks and familiarity with custom inventory systems is preferred.<br>• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry tasks.<br>• Ability to manage customer-specific orders and address unique requirements.<br>• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.<br>• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments.<br>• Experience in the food and food processing industry is a plus.<br>• Familiarity with surcharge applications, such as freight and tariff fees, is beneficial.

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