An entry-level clerk supporting accounting inside a distribution operation — handling freight billing entries, basic carrier reconciliation, warehouse cost support, and the steady transaction work that comes with high-volume distribution back-office work.
Most days tend to involve invoice processing, freight cost data entry, and the steady support work behind a high-volume distribution back office. You'll often code freight bills under supervision, assist with carrier invoice matching, support warehouse cost allocation entries, and flag discrepancies to senior staff. Volume-driven daily rhythm.
The variance between employers depends on operation size and system integration — a national 3PL or major retailer's distribution arm runs on TMS, WMS, and ERP integration; smaller distributors still rely on more manual processes; 3PL distribution operations layer in client-specific reporting and billing requirements. System learning (TMS like MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, or others) accelerates effectiveness.
People who tend to thrive here are detail-oriented, willing to learn the operational realities of supply chain, and patient with the high transaction volume. The role can build toward senior clerk, freight cost analyst, or staff accountant tracks with experience. The trade-off is the entry-level pay and routine work, but for those who appreciate the intersection of accounting and supply chain operations, the role offers a stable starting point.
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.
Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.
An entry-level clerk supporting accounting inside a distribution operation — handling freight billing entries, basic carrier reconciliation, warehouse cost support, and the steady transaction work that comes with high-volume distribution back-office work.
Median pay for a Junior Distribution Accounting Clerk is about $49K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $35K to $73K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Mathematics, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Writing.
Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.
Employment in this field is projected to decline about 5.8% through 2034, with roughly 1.5 million people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Distribution Accounting Clerk, Document Processor, and Credit Card Clerk.
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